Tag: Violence
AAP Policy Statement Focuses on Child Witness Well-Being
Second policy statement develops recommendations for pediatricians relating to expert testimony
Under-Reporting of Child Abuse Suspected Within U.S. Army
Some children may be 'falling through the cracks of a broken system,' researcher says
Psych Meds Rx May Cut Violent Reoffending in Ex-Prisoners
Medications used to treat addiction cut risk in half
Women Abused As Children Appear to Have Shorter Lifespans
Extreme stress in childhood may affect the response tendencies of immune cells
Need for Medical Care Offers Chance to Aid Trafficking Victims
With training, health care providers can recognize signs and symptoms of trafficking
AAP: Parents Need to Limit Kids’ Exposure to Media Violence
Parents should be mindful of their children's media diet, while media should stop glorifying aggression
ERs Seeing More Severe Wounds From Gun Violence
And, number of deaths from gunshot wounds also on the rise
Resident-on-Resident Aggression at Nursing Homes Not Uncommon
20 percent of residents affected over one-month period, researchers find
Clinicians Should Ask, Counsel About Firearms
Barriers to asking include clinician unfamiliarity about firearms, concerns about patient relationship
Article Discusses Workplace Violence in Health Care
Workplace violence often underreported; health care sector among industries most subject to violence
