Abstract
Abstract Chapter 16 addresses the duties of medical professionals in safeguarding children. It covers the major types of child abuse and known risk factors. This chapter takes the readers through the assessment and management of a child suspected of having suffered non-accidental injury (NAI), including non-accidental brain injury. The features of specific subtypes of NAI are discussed, including ‘shaken baby syndrome’, spinal trauma, abdominal injuries, sexual abuse, and fabricated or induced illness. This chapter recommends a helpful list of investigations for suspected NAI. In addition, this chapter also addresses issues such as documentation, report-writing, and the role of the medic in court.
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