The recommended procedure is intended as an aid for everyday practice of general practitioners. The scenario must be based on the doctor’s views and possibilities. The procedures elaborated for general practitioners must base much more frequently their procedure on analysis of symptoms, rather than wait for confirmation of the diagnosis. The same applies to social paediatric problems - in suspected syndrome of the maltreated, abused and neglected child.

        Key words: social paediatrics, CAN syndrome, notification duty, algorithm of recommended procedure