The Duty of Health Professionals in North Carolina to Report Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect

Record #:

19941

Author(s):

Mason, Janet

Abstract:

This Bulletin explains the statutory reporting requirement and related laws and attempts to address some of the primary sources of confusion for health professionals. The North Carolina Juvenile Code includes a provision commonly referred to as the \"Child Abuse Reporting Law,\" that requires anyone who suspects a juvenile is abused or neglected to make a report.

Source:

Health Law Bulletin (NoCar KFN 7754 A1 H42x), Vol. Issue 70, Mar 1987, p1-17, il, f

Subject(s):

Health professionals--Duties of; Child abuse and neglect--Reporting of