A healthcare provider suspects child abuse. Which statement is true about reporting the case to the proper authorities?

The provider has a legal duty to report the case.

Explanation:

The acts or behaviors to harm or cause physical pain to any child is termed as child abuse. It is also known as child maltreatment. It is any sexual, physical or psychological action shown to any child by an adult with the intention to harm him. Child abuse is a criminal offense and the guilt is charged with imprisonment.

A child victim of child abuse is often afraid to complain because they think they others will not believe them or otherwise.

In the context, a healthcare personnel who suspects a child abuse has the right or the legal duty to report the child abuse case to the authorities. The health care provider are trained to take care of child abuse victims.