A GP suspects child abuse in a 6-year-old boy who frequently presents with suspicious bruises. According to NICE and safeguarding guidelines, what is ...

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A GP suspects child abuse in a 6-year-old boy who frequently presents with suspicious bruises. According to NICE and safeguarding guidelines, what is the recommended action?

Accepted Answer

Refer to social services and document concerns

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Confront the parents directly

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Keep notes but do not involve outside agencies

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Discharge the patient to avoid conflict

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Perform a full body CT without consent

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Safeguarding

A GP suspects child abuse in a 6-year-old boy who frequently presents with suspicious bruises. According to NICE and safeguarding guidelines, what is the recommended action?