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SAMJ: South African Medical Journal

On-line version ISSN 2078-5135
Print version ISSN 0256-9574

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HENDRICKS, M L. Mandatory reporting of child abuse in South Africa: Legislation explored. SAMJ, S. Afr. med. j. [online]. 2014, vol.104, n.8, pp.550-552. ISSN 2078-5135.

ABSTRACT Legislation concerning mandatory reporting of child abuse in South Africa has been in effect since 2010, with the promulgation of amendment 41 of 2007 to the Children's Act of 2005. This article explores mandatory reporting legislation in an attempt to improve the reporting practices of healthcare professionals in South Africa.

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