Tag Archives: Child Neglect

Considerations in Child Abuse Cases

Child Abuse, Criminal Law, Failure to Thrive, Neonaticide/FilicideBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Is It Abuse? Allegations of child abuse have very serious implications for all parties involved. The importance of a thorough history of the injury, medical history of the child, and a complete medical work-up are…

Is it Neglect or Failure to Thrive? {Child/Elder Abuse}

Child Abuse, Failure to Thrive, General Medical, HomicideBy Tara Godoy

Neglect is not a straightforward issue in medicine or law. A review of the records by a forensic medical expert may be beneficial in determining if there are underlying issues that are contributing to the…

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