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Neglect — MRCPCH FOP MCQ

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A 3-year-old boy has recurrent missed appointments, untreated eczema with infected excoriations and poor dental hygiene. Health visitors report repeated inability to access the home. What is the most appropriate management?

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Correct answer: A — Share concerns with the safeguarding team and children's social care

The pattern suggests possible neglect because health needs are persistently unmet and professionals cannot engage the family. Treating eczema alone would not address the wider risk. Waiting until school entry delays support and protection. The pearl is that neglect is often recognised through patterns over time rather than a single dramatic event.

Reference: NICE CG89 Child maltreatment; Working Together to Safeguard Children