A Physician Reporting Possible Child Abuse

question 20

Multiple Choice

A physician reporting possible child abuse

• A) may be sued by the parents of the child for defamation.
• B) may not be sued by the parents of the child for defamation.
• C) may file an initial oral report followed by a written report.
• D) b and c.

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Definitions:

Acute Stress Disorder

A mental condition that develops within a month after exposure to a traumatic event, characterized by severe anxiety and dissociation.

Traumatic Event

An incident that causes physical, emotional, psychological distress or harm, often resulting in lasting mental and physical effects.

Somatoform Disorder

A class of psychological disorders that involves physical symptoms that cannot be fully explained by any underlying medical condition.

Schizoid Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by a long-standing pattern of detachment from social relationships and a limited range of emotional expression.