Clinical Case: Julie Mackenzie's Cough
 
Symptoms & History

Physical Findings

Stop & Think

Lab and X-Ray

Differential Diagnosis

The Disease

Treatment

Conclusions

Quiz & Evaluation


What's the cause of death for most victims of child abuse and how prevalent is the problem?
 
  • By far, the most common cause of death in child abuse is head injury.
  • 5,000 - 6,000 reported cases per year in Indiana.
  • Number of deaths
    • State-wide 15 - 32 deaths per year
    • Central Indiana 5 - 15 per year.
  
  
So what do you do if you suspect child abuse?                                                    Back
 

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