Divergent interpretations of child abuse in legal judgments: perspectives from clinicians and forensic experts
In summary, the study reveals ongoing disagreements between forensic medical examiners and clinical physicians, especially in cases of AHT, which may impact judicial decisions. Promoting consensus through interdisciplinary collaboration and improved communication can aid in revealing the truth in child abuse cases.
Authors
- En‐Pei Lee
- Chen-Fang Lou
- Ching-Min Tang
- Kuang‐Lin Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2687-6907)
- Jainn‐Jim Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5592-6343)
- Wen Chang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5917-5372)
- Kuang-Tsung Liang
- Shao‐Hsuan Hsia
- Oi‐Wa Chan
Institutions
- Chang Gung University of Science and Technology (TW)
- Chang Gung University (TW)
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Ministry of Justice (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Archives of Public Health
- Published
- 2024-10-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-024-01425-y
- Primary Topic
- Child Abuse and Related Trauma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Chang Gung Medical Foundation