A 3-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department with a spiral fracture of the humerus. The history given by the parents is vague and inconsist...

Question

A 3-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department with a spiral fracture of the humerus. The history given by the parents is vague and inconsistent with the injury. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Document your concerns and make an urgent referral to the local safeguarding team while ensuring the child’s immediate safety

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Accept the explanation and discharge

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Confront the parents aggressively in front of the child

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Wait to see if similar injuries occur before taking action

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Call the police without informing safeguarding services

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Child safeguarding – suspected non-accidental injury

A 3-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department with a spiral fracture of the humerus. The history given by the parents is vague and inconsistent with the injury. What is the most appropriate action?