| Item | Number (%) including this item on a supplied checklist (n = 9) | Number (%) listing this as a reason for checking the child protection register (n = 38) |
| On child protection register | 9 (100) | N/A |
| Inconsistent history | 7 (77.8) | 9 (23.7) |
| Delay in attendance | 7 (77.8) | 12 (31.6) |
| Parent–child interaction | 6 (66.7) | 8 (21.1) |
| Child’s appearance/behaviour | 5 (55.6) | 8 (21.1) |
| History and examination do not match | 4 (44.4) | 22 (57.9) |
| Direct allegation | 4 (44.4) | 2 (5.3) |
| Injuries of different ages | 3 (33.3) | 1 (2.6) |
| Frequent attendance | 3 (33.3) | 18 (47.4) |
| Other features in history | 6 (66.7) | 16 (42.1) |
| Other features in examination | 7 (77.8) | 22 (57.9) |