A 28-year-old woman attends a contraception clinic with her 10-year-old daughter. While the mother is being seen, the clinician notices bruising on th...

Question

A 28-year-old woman attends a contraception clinic with her 10-year-old daughter. While the mother is being seen, the clinician notices bruising on the child's arms in unusual patterns. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Follow local safeguarding procedures and make a referral to safeguarding services

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Ignore the observation as it is not relevant to the consultation

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Ask the mother directly about the bruises in front of the child

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Photograph the bruises without consent

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Confront the mother and refuse to see her

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Safeguarding Incidental Finding Child

A 28-year-old woman attends a contraception clinic with her 10-year-old daughter. While the mother is being seen, the clinician notices bruising on the child's arms in unusual patterns. What is the most appropriate action?