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Identifying signs of abuse in an injured child is one of the worst parts of any ED nurse’s job. But there is another frightening possibility that you may not be aware of: If you miss a case, choose not to report your suspicions, or make a judgment call that turns out to be wrong, you could face criminal charges.

Report every case of suspected child abuse — or face criminal charges