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Investigation

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Authoring team

The following investigations are mandatory in any case of suspected physical abuse:

  • full skeletal survey - radiology of the whole skeleton to look for old or undiagnosed fractures
  • tests of clotting function, including full blood count for platelets.
  • biochemistry, including bone biochemistry
  • appropriate investigations of the head if indicated
  • medical photography of any affected area

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