NCJ Number
176470
Journal
Child Abuse Review Volume: 5 Issue: 4 Dated: October 1996 Pages: 283-288
Date Published
1996
Length
6 pages
Annotation
This article explores and defines the role of social workers in the United Kingdom in completing written applications for criminal injuries compensation in the context of child sexual abuse, as well as in writing supporting reports and presenting evidence at oral hearings.
Abstract
The pediatrician gives an opinion based on the history, the examination of soft tissue injuries, a general examination of the child, and investigations such as biochemical tests and x-rays. Fractures result from trauma; spontaneous fractures occur only in moderate to severe bony disease that is recognizable radiologically. Fractures in childhood follow weightbearing and ambulation. Fractures also cause pain; caregivers are aware of the trauma and pain and seek help. It is unlikely for metabolic bone disease and physical abuse to be confused in clinical practice. The bone disease osteogenesis imperfecta is a rare disorder; further research is needed to evaluate its clinical aspects. Clinicians recognize physical child abuse on the basis of the history, examination, and medical tests in the context of a social services and police investigation. Tables and 20 references