Encounter due to Emotional Neglect of Child

**Semantic type:** Finding

**Definition:** An ICD encounter due to emotional neglect of child, including parent talking to the child in a dismissive or insensitive way. lack of interest in the child, of sympathy for the child's difficulties and of praise and encouragement. irritated reaction to anxious behavior and absence of sufficient physical comforting and emotional warmth.

**Synonyms:** - Emotional neglect of child