Child abuse Flashcards
1
Q
Risk factors for child abuse
A
Toxic triad
- Alcohol abuse
- mental health
- domestic violence
2
Q
Investigations for child abuse
A
Clinical diagnosis FBC/ clotting screen if brusing Swabs (if consider infection) Bone profile (total and adjusted calcium, albumin, ALP, total protein, PTH, Vit D levels) Radiology (x-ray, CT head)
3
Q
Further investigations
A
Social Services Assessment +/- police investigation
Case conference
