A 4-year-old girl is brought with multiple bruises of different ages on her back and upper arms. The parents report frequent falls but cannot explain ...

Question

A 4-year-old girl is brought with multiple bruises of different ages on her back and upper arms. The parents report frequent falls but cannot explain the pattern of injuries. There are no bruises over bony prominences of the shins. She appears quiet and withdrawn. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Refer urgently to safeguarding and paediatric services for assessment of possible non-accidental injury

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Accept the explanation and discharge

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Arrange routine review in 3 months

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Speak only to the parents and ask them to be more careful

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Confront the parents aggressively in front of the child

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Non-accidental injury in child