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Emerg Med J 2009;26:32 doi:10.1136/emj.2009.082099f
  • Abstracts for Paediatric Trauma, Free Paper Session
  • Abstracts for Paediatric Trauma, Free Paper Session, Thursday 17 September 17.15–18.15, Read Lecture Theatre

Child protection issues in infant head injuries

  1. R. Preece
  1. Cheltenham General Hospital

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      To assess how frequently and adequately information relating to child protection considerations is documented and considered by doctors assessing infants aged <1 year with head injuries in a paediatric emergency department (ED), and to determine the effect of introducing a reminder “tick box” into the notes, coupled with a contemporaneous improved education programme of child protection awareness.

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