Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 19, Issue 1 , Pages 4-11 , January 2005

Physical abuse: Recognition and reporting

  • Gail Hornor, MS, RNC, CPNP

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Gail Hornor, MS, RNC, CPNP, Children's Hospital, 700 Children's Dr, Columbus, OH 43205
    • Gail Hornor is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Columbus Children's Hospital, Center for Child and Family Advocacy, Child Assessment Center, Columbus, Ohio.

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2004.06.009

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 19, Issue 1 , Pages 4-11 , January 2005

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