All 50 states have ____________________ laws that require that a nurse report to authorities even suspected child abuse, including physical, verbal, sexual, and emotional abuse, and abuse by neglect
Fill in the blank with correct word.
ANS:
mandatory reporting
One area of mandatory reporting is the abuse of children. All 50 states require that a nurse report to authorities even suspected child abuse, including physical, verbal, sexual, and emotional abuse, and abuse by neglect. Reports can be made to local law officials or directly to specific group services such as the state Child Protective Services (CPS).
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