Child protection Flashcards
Who is the named person for children of different ages?
From birth until school attendance - health visitor
School age - head teacher
What legislation is used for child protection?
Equal protection from assault (Scotland) act 2019
What can be done in assessment if risk or harm is identified?
Joint visit from health, social work, and police
Child protection case conference
Immediate place of safety - child protection order
Children’s panel may need compulsory measures of supervision
What are different definitions of abuse?
Physical abuse Sexual abuse Emotional abuse Fabricated and induced illness Neglect
What are alarm bells on presentation after harm?
Late presentation
History changes on repeating
History inconsistent with findings
What should be considered about bruises?
Compatible with history?
Colour of bruise
Location - bruise in middle of back more likely to be NAI
Age of child
How can you distinguish a burn from a cigarette burn?
Both are circular Burns are often infected Look at distribution Look for burnt hair Healing pattern
What are categories of neglect?
Emotional Abandonment Medical Nutritional Educational Physical Failure to provide supervision
What are indicators of sexual abuse?
Disclosure
Sexualised behaviour
STI
Pregnancy
What should be done in any case where risk of harm is found?
Report to social services
