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The Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) Programme in Malaysia: From Inception to Present

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  • Rimah Melati Ab. Ghani
  • Azriman Rosman
  • Nor Asiah Muhamad

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Issues on child abuse are very critical considering the many incidents of abuse and violence against children. Experiencing abuse in childhood has lifelong impacts on the health and well-being of children, their families and communities. Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) service is centralised, multidisciplinary team management in the government hospital and serve as a supportive service or programme to children, families and hospital staff. This paper outlines the history and the SCAN service available in Malaysia.

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  • Rimah Melati Ab. Ghani & Azriman Rosman & Nor Asiah Muhamad, 2019. "The Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) Programme in Malaysia: From Inception to Present," Global Journal of Health Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 11(7), pages 148-148, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:gjhsjl:v:11:y:2019:i:7:p:148
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