Shovey was treated at the centre for multiple bruises on her body.
Physicians are taught the signs of elder abuse -- e.g., multiple bruises, multiple fractures at different stages of healing, fractures that are reported to have occurred by an implausible mechanism of injury, a patient afraid or fearful to explain how the injuries occurred, etc.
"He was subjected to regular beatings, as the teachers' observations of bruising and the multiple bruises seen on his body after death testify.
A doctor who examined Wilson found "multiple bruises, swellings, and abrasions," and several "linear blisters".
His body had multiple bruises and contusions on the chest, legs, arms and face.
The girl had multiple bruises suggesting beatings, which prosecutors say both mother and grandmother inflicted.
"I have multiple bruises," I moaned from the shower.
He had multiple bruises, swellings and abrasions on his face and head.
Multiple bruises in premobile babies and bruises in locations other than the 'facial T', head or below the knee would be an unusual finding as would bruises to the ear, neck, hands or genitalia.
Petechiae, bruises of a linear nature or with a distinct pattern, and 'clusters' of bruises were seen more frequently in the children with confirmed PA.
