A 4-year-old boy is brought with multiple bruises at different stages of healing and a spiral fracture of the humerus after allegedly falling from a l...

Question

A 4-year-old boy is brought with multiple bruises at different stages of healing and a spiral fracture of the humerus after allegedly falling from a low sofa. The story is inconsistent. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Accept the explanation and discharge

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Discuss only with the parents and arrange routine review

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Wait for the child to disclose abuse

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Confront the suspected perpetrator alone

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Suspected non-accidental injury

A 4-year-old boy is brought with multiple bruises at different stages of healing and a spiral fracture of the humerus after allegedly falling from a low sofa. The story is inconsistent. What is the most appropriate immediate action?