New Evidence Repository for Suspected Physical Maltreatment

Child physical maltreatment is an important cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality and is associated with major physical and mental health problems that can extend into adulthood. Visit our newest evidence repository on suspected physical maltreatment to keep up to date with the latest guidelines, systematic reviews and key studies, vetted by TREKK content advisors Dr. Amy Ornstein (IWK Health Centre), Dr. Carmen Coombs (IWK Health Centre) and Dr. Kathy Boutis (SickKids). Stay tuned for their expert recommendations (Bottom Line Recommendations) to help guide the recognition and appropriate management of suspected physical maltreatment by ED providers.