Question

Patricia is a 8 years old. Her father died two years ago. Her mother is remarried. Her stepfather Pit is an unemployed, alcoholic man with sexual problems and beat Patricia. And he doesn’t want to see her at home. She sleeps in the dark basement of the house at night. Also Pit wants Patricia to go to work. At the and he beats Patricia so bad and breaaks her arm.Her mother took Patricia to the emergency unit.

1.What types of abuse and negligence do you think Patricia was commited

2.How should they approach (doctor and nurse) the case in emergency department?

3.İf the mother doen’t tell the truth: Explain step by step what the doctor and nurse should do to clarify the abuse case. (This question will be answered on at least 1 page)

4. Prepare a campaign that will raise awareness of chid abuse in the community. Write the content of this campaign and find a AWARENESS SLOGAN.

Answer 1

1.physical abuse and neglect.

2.Approaches -

* Multi-disciplinary approach - physician expert in child abuse, nurse, social worker, police officer etc

* safe and non threatening environment

* Building trust and effective communication

*kind and empathetic approach

* Display sensitivity

* provide reassurance

* Use therapeutic touch

3. Step -by- step examination

* Child with distress should be immediately stabilized and send to tertiary trauma facility

*Less severely injured - complete head to- toe examination

* Maintain comfort and security

*History to be collected from family and their responses to be noted

* Childs overall demeanor, behavior, and interactions with family should be assessed

* lab investigations and radiological examinations to rule out physical injuries

* Detailed documentation - measurements, detailed descriptions direct quotes etc

* Referrals to proper authorities such as police, child advocacy centers etc

* once diagnosis of child abuse has been made,, ensure the child is safe.

4. Campaign

SLOGANS :-

1. Children are the seeds that make our future blossom !

2. The black and blues may fade away, but the pain inflicted will stay!

3. Child neglect, in their future it will affect!

4. Child Abuse: See it, Hear it, Report it !

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