Recognition of burns as a marker of child abuse in the paediatric emergency department [Letter] Aisling R. Geoghegan
By: Geoghegan, Aisling R
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ArticleSeries: New Zealand Medical Journal.Publisher: New Zealand Medial Association, 2013Subject(s): BURNS | EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES | HOSPITALISATIONS | PHYSICAL ABUSE | RISK FACTORS | SCALDS | CHILD ABUSE | NEW ZEALAND | WAIKATOOnline resources: Click here to access online
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New Zealand Medical Journal, 2013, 126(1382): 129-131Summary: This letter reports the results of a retrospective audit performed in the Emergency Department of Waikato Hospital. This audit led to the introduction of a scald assessment triage tool and increased education sessions. The Department was then re-audited at a later date to see if the changes had affected admission practice. This research is presented as a letter to the NZMJ.
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New Zealand Medical Journal, 2013, 126(1382): 129-131
This letter reports the results of a retrospective audit performed in the Emergency Department of Waikato Hospital. This audit led to the introduction of a scald assessment triage tool and increased education sessions. The Department was then re-audited at a later date to see if the changes had affected admission practice. This research is presented as a letter to the NZMJ.
