A 4-year-old girl attends with extensive bruising and a spiral fracture of the humerus. The story from the parents is inconsistent. What is the most a...

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A 4-year-old girl attends with extensive bruising and a spiral fracture of the humerus. The story from the parents is inconsistent. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Make an urgent referral to children’s social care and follow local safeguarding procedures

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Discuss your concerns only with the parents and accept their explanation

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Ask the child privately if she has been hit and take no further action

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Wait to see if another injury occurs before acting

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Discharge the child with routine follow-up

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Child safeguarding – suspected abuse

A 4-year-old girl attends with extensive bruising and a spiral fracture of the humerus. The story from the parents is inconsistent. What is the most appropriate action?