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A Unique Child: A doctor's diary ... head injuries

'A child has been knocked over in the outdoor area and bumped his head ... '.

Children fall and bump their heads all too frequently. Of course, this makes life for those in charge of minors incredibly stressful. Obvious questions that spring to mind when faced with a child with a head injury are: is it serious, do I need to call an ambulance, can I let them carry on with their day in class, am I being over- or under-cautious, am I going to get sued?

An article such as this cannot hope to replace the review by a doctor, but intends to offer guidelines as to when you may decide to seek help from a doctor.

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