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Doctors need to be authorized to share details about vulnerable kids.

Improved data exchange between doctors in Saxony-Anhalt will enhance protection of kids and youth from violence and neglect, according to Social Affairs Minister Petra Grimm-Benne (SPD). The state government has approved a legal amendment to facilitate this.

A man holds a child tightly by the arm (posed scene).
A man holds a child tightly by the arm (posed scene).

Learning process - Doctors need to be authorized to share details about vulnerable kids.

To legally anchor this interaction between work colleagues, it's crucial to recognize and prevent child abuse with a functioning reporting chain in place. This becomes particularly important when parents who frequently abuse their children tend to switch doctors. By doing so, we can detect issues sooner and potentially report them to the youth welfare office.

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