This is a 60- minute presentation that dives into the fascinating—and often misunderstood—world of medical conditions that can mimic signs of abuse. This eye-opening webinar equips you with essential insights into how vitamin deficiencies, blood disorders, musculoskeletal issues, and birth injuries can present like non-accidental trauma. Learn what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to navigate these complex cases with confidence and clarity.

Highlights (15-20 mins, each section)
● Discover how vitamin deficiencies symptoms can present in children and mimic non-accidental trauma
● Practice newly gained knowledge in case studies for birth traumas, bleeding disorders and more
● Discuss types of crucial discovery that can support separate illness from injury

 

Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the attendee will:
1. Differentiate the clinical presentations of specific medical conditions (e.g., vitamin
deficiencies, blood disorders, musculoskeletal issues, and birth injuries) that can mimic signs of non-accidental trauma in pediatric patients.
2. Identify and apply the crucial questions and diagnostic discovery necessary to support the distinction between true non-accidental trauma and a medical illness or injury (like a birth trauma) in complex pediatric cases.
3. Analyze and appropriately address complex patient scenarios and case studies involving pediatric trauma to accurately separate illness from injury, enhancing diagnostic confidence and clarity.