Child Protection

Question 1

what is the commonest type of child abuse?

Answer 1

neglect

Question 2

what are the common presentations of neglect in each section

• medical
• nutritional
• emotional
• educational
• physical

Answer 2

Medical
Unimmunised
Failure to attend appointments
Poor compliance with medication
Failure to seek appropriate, timely medical advice

Nutritional
Faltering growth due to failure to provide an appropriate and or sufficient diet
Obesity due to failure to control diet and lifestyle

Emotional
See emotional abuse section

Educational
poor school attendance

Physical
inadequate hygiene- dirty and smelly
severe and or persistent infestations/infections
inappropriate clothing for the childs size and weather

Question 3

what does HEADSSS assessment stand for?

Answer 3

Home, Education/Employment, Activities, Drugs, Sex and relationships, Self harm and depression, Safety and abuse.