Table 1: Presentation and early identification

Physical

  1. Bruises
  2. Lacerations and abrasions
  3. Burns and scalds
  4. Fractures
  5. Head injuries
  6. Internal injuries
  7. Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
  8. Traumatic alopecia
  9. Poisoning
  10. Drowning
  11. Cot Deaths

Behavioural / Emotional

  1. Extreme apprehension/ fear/ aggression/ hostility
  2. Extreme withdrawal/ poor self-concept
  3. Self-harm/ runaway behaviour
  4. Attention seeking
  5. School absence/ academic performance
  6. Psychosomatic complaints