Paediatrics

Question 1

Define, “ the action that is taken to promote the welfare of all children and young people and protect them from harm/maltreatment.”

Answer 1

Safeguarding

Question 2

What types of injury would indicate non-accidental injury?

Answer 2

• injuries to both sides of the body
• injuries to soft tissue
• injuries with particular patterns
• any injury that doesn’t fit the explanation
• untreated injuries