The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 148, Issue 6 , Pages 711-712 , June 2006

Child Abuse Pediatrics: A new pediatric subspecialty

  • Robert W. Block, MD
  • ,
  • Vincent J. Palusci, MD, MS

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Vincent J. Palusci, MD, MS, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Child Protection Center, Children’s Hospital of Michigan, 3901 Beaubien Blvd, Ste 1K40, Detroit, MI 48201-2119

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PII: S0022-3476(06)00061-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2006.01.033

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 148, Issue 6 , Pages 711-712 , June 2006