Child Abuse and Neglect

Table of Contents

1. Child Abuse and Neglect
2. What is Child Abuse and Neglect?
3. Physical Abuse
   1. Bruises
   2. Case Study #1
   3. Burns
   4. Case Study #2:
   5. Fractures
   6. Case Study #3:
   7. Quickchecks
   8. Abusive Head Trauma in Infants
   9. Evaluating a child for suspected physical abuse
4. Sexual Abuse
5. Child Neglect
6. When you suspect abuse or neglect
7. Domestic Violence and Children
8. Preventing Child Abuse
9. References

Case Study #1

Fig. 8: Ear and facial bruises in a toddler.

You see the child pictured above and ask the parents, "How did she get hurt?" They reply that she rolled off a couch.

Is this explanation consistent with the injury? Explain your answer.

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