In this episode, we are jointed by Elizabeth Schlappi, Nurse Practitioner  at UAB and Children's of Alabama in the Division of Childhood Abuse Pediatrics.

We discuss the basics of identifying, working up, and reporting potential cases of physical child abuse and neglect. We include some general statistics about child abuse in the United States and Alabama before discussing cutaneous injuries (bruises, bites, burns), concerning fractures, head trauma, and the various forms of neglect. 

We end by discussing when to report concerns to DHR, how to talk to families about your concerns, and finally, advice for helping prevent child abuse from happing in the first place. 

(specifics of the discussion, such as a list of fractures and pneumonics will be added here soon)