Assignment 4: Child Abuse Case Study

Assignment 4: Child Abuse Case Study

Kasey is a five year old child that is brought to the office for treatment by her mother Sherry due to a recent change in behavior. In such a situation when an initial assessment indicated a possibility of child abuse because of bruises at the back of the legs, it is essential to ask a few questions before a decision is taken over reporting child abuse. It is required to take a constructive, positive and responsible approach and ask questions in a gentle, non-threatening manner so that the cause of the ...