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. 1977 Sep;52(9):708–712. doi: 10.1136/adc.52.9.708

Diagnostic value of a psychological test in cases of suspected child abuse.

D C Geddis, I F Turner, J Eardley
PMCID: PMC1544754  PMID: 921320

Abstract

The use of the Bene-Anthony Family Relations Test is described and illustrated by three examples of child abuse. This test should be considered in the investigation of definite or suspected cases of abuse and as part of the preparation of court evidence.

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