ZFoster Care Forum: Bruising in Non-Mobile Infants

Date & Time:

Wednesday 16 January 2019 (19:00 - 21:00)

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Venue:

Sutton Civic Offices, G3, St Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1EA

Detail:

Target Group / Level

Foster Carers

Course Overview

Bruising is the commonest presenting feature of physical abuse in children. However, they are very rare amongst babies and children who are not independently mobile. 

Bruises in non-mobile child require seeking immediate medical attention. 

Current local and national guidelines indicate that any bruising, or a mark that might be bruising, in a child of any age who is not independently mobile, that is brought to the attention of professional will require thorough investigations and management to protect his/her health and general wellbeing. 

Dr Arzomand, Community Paediatrician from Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children and Designated Doctor and Medical Adviser for Adoption and Fostering to London Borough of Sutton will be giving a lecture re the above to Foster Carers in Sutton.

Learning Outcomes

In this lecture you will learn about: 
• Facts about bruises in immobile children. 
• Recognition of bruises and non-bruised skin marks 
• How to prevent bruises in babies and infants. 
• What to do when you see bruising in a child in your care. 
• Get answers to your questions that you might have. 

Booking:

Booking has now closed for this event.

Further Information:

Trainer:

Dr Mohammed Arzomand, Designated Doctor & Medical Advisor for Adoption and Fostering, LBS Sutton

Venue Details:

Sutton Civic Offices, G3, St Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1EA

(020 8770 5000)