The survey instrument was derived from research by Geovannoni and Becerrra (1979). An exploratory factor analysis yielded five categories of maltreatment: physical abuse, sexual abuse, general failures in care, minor neglect/discipline, and lifestyles/values. A sixth category, parental sexual preference, was rated not very serious and did not appear to belong in the maltreatment domain. Nurses and social workers rated incidents as most serious, differing significantly from psychiatrists and, often, from physicians and psychologists. Variables such as sex, parenthood status, years of experience, and medical specialty showed some relationship to ratings within some professional groups. 23 references and 8 tables. (Author abstract modified)