Physical Punishment, Abuse, Torture or Revenge? A Case Report
Gharib، Behdad نويسنده Department of Pediatrics, Childrens Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Gharib, Behdad , Esmaeili، Sara نويسنده Development Association of Clinical Studies, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , , Mazloomi Nobandegani، Narges نويسنده Resident of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Center of Excellence, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. , , Shariati، Golnaz نويسنده Department of Pediatrics, Childrens Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Shariati, Golnaz
Child maltreatment happens in all countries and cultures. Children as the vulnerable part of the societies are subject to rage, abuse and maltreatment and need special multidisciplinary attention to get proper protection and care. Appropriate legislation, community education, advocacy in media and attention of care givers and children health providers may alter the trend of child abuse in communities. In order to raise awareness about child abuse for healthcare professionals, in this report we introduce a disastrous case of 4 years old boy who was attacked by his father which presented to Childrenʹs Medical Center in Tehran. The living environment of the victim was a dysfunctional family and an addict father as the risk factors of dangerous circumstances for a child.