This
section of our Web site
sponsored by:

HEMOPHILIA.ORG > BLEEDING DISORDERS INFO CENTER >
NEWLY DIAGNOSED > CHILD ABUSE ISSUES


Bleeding Sites | Psychosocial Issues |
Treatment Recommendations | Baby & Toddler Tips |
Child Raising | Parents FAQ | Hemophilia Treatment Centers |
Child Abuse Issues | In School | Camp Yearbook | NHF Youthworld |

Child Abuse Issues
The following is a good resource for emergency medical providers, healthcare workers, day care and school personnel, child protection advocates, and the community about inherited bleeding disorders and child abuse investigations.

Many children are diagnosed with a bleeding disorder after an investigation of suspected child abuse. Inherited bleeding disorders should be considered a possibility with these cases.

• When a child exhibits frequent bruising, swelling or pain in a joint, or bleeding from the mouth, an expert in bleeding disorders should be consulted to assist mandated professionals assessing suspected child abuse.

• Affected families must inform daycare and school personnel of the child's diagnosis.

• Daycare, school, emergency medical personnel and child protection staff should take complete medical (including bleeding) and incident histories from a family when a child exhibit symptoms.

• Consultation with a hematologist familiar with hemophilia and other clotting disorders is strongly recommended for help with management of bleeding symptoms, as well as long-term care.

By educating people about bleeding disorders, trauma of investigations can be reduced.

Disclaimer
The information contained on the NHF web site is provided for your general information only. NHF does not give medical advice or engage in the practice of medicine. NHF under no circumstances recommends particular treatment for specific individuals and in all cases recommends that you consult your physician or local treatment center before pursuing any course of treatment.
     All information and content on this web site are protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Users are prohibited from modifying, copying, distributing, transmitting, displaying, publishing, selling, licensing, creating derivative works, or using any information available on or through the site for commercial or public purposes.