25/26 - Pediatrics - Abuse And Neglect with TPs

Question 1

In suspected child abuse cases, what should be noted in the PCR?

Answer 1

• Env. Surroundings (Food present? Trash noted?)
• Child’s interaction with caregiver (fearful?)
• Physical assessment findings
• Discrepancy in child/parent description of events and injuries

Question 2

T/F: In the case of suspected abuse, you may leave the patient in the care of parent/caregiver, even if injuries are minor.

Answer 2

False. You should contact LEOs/MedCom without confronting the caregiver.

Question 3

T/F: In the case of suspected abuse, you should contact MedCom, even if you are transporting to another hospital than Protcor.

Answer 3

True. MedCom wishes to be made aware of this situation.