When a dental hygienist suspects that a child patient is a victim of abuse or neglect, which of the following principles applies?

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In all states, oral health professionals have an ethical responsibility to report suspected cases of domestic violence, including child abuse and neglect and elder abuse. This means that hygienists are required by law to report to the appropriate authorities any information regarding patients who they suspect are victims of abuse or neglect. It is the ethical and professional responsibility of dental hygienists to know the legal requirements in the community, the agency to call to report documented information, and the steps to take to ensure safety for themselves and the patient.

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