Doctors have key role in preventing and detecting child neglect and abuse
...ture gives strong clues, for example the so called bucket handle fracture is usually a sign of abuse. Burns are also frequently due to abuse, whether from deliberate intent from the parent or neglect which has allowed the child to burn itself. When severe head trauma is suspected, an examination of the ......he physical test consists of putting one foot in a bucket of ice water for 2.5 minutes. The psychological test asks participants to listen to two numbers, add them in their head and say the answer. Then they hear another number and they must add it to the second number they heard, not the sum they spoke. "...