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Non-accidental injuries in children

Publication details

Ishaq Abu-Arafeh MBBS MD MRCP FRCPCH, Juliet Farquhar MB ChB MRCPCH
Foundation Years Journal, volume 2, issue 9, p.387 (123Doc Education, London, November 2008)

Abstract

Non-accidental injuries (NAI) are not uncommon in children and can present in many different clinical settings. Although the majority of children with suspected child abuse are referred to paediatricians with skills in child protection, many children with possible NAI may present to other specialties such as general practice, accident and emergency, orthopaedics, general surgery, psychiatry as well as to dental practices.

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Authors

Ishaq Abu-Arafeh MBBS MD MRCP FRCPCH (Corresponding author)

Consultant Paediatrician
Stirling Royal Infirmary
Livilands
Stirling, FK8 2AU

Juliet Farquhar MB ChB MRCPCH

Consultant Paediatrician
Stirling Royal Infirmary
Livilands
Stirling, FK8 2AU

References

1. Working Together to Safeguard Children, 2006. HM Government.
2. The Victoria Climbie Inquiry. Report of an Inquiry by Lord Laming, 2003. London: The Stationery Office.
3. A Framework of Competencies for Basic Specialist Training in Paediatrics, 2004. London: Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
4. Responsibilities of Doctors in Child Protection Cases with Regard to Confidentiality, 2004. London: Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
5. Child Protection Companion, 2006. London: Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
6. Confidentiality: protecting and providing information, 2004. London: General Medical Council.

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