Children Children in Society - Rights and Responsibilities

Question 1

what are the 3 P’s from the United Nations convention of the rights of the child entail?

Answer 1

protection
participation
provision

Question 2

what is the total uk population of children?

Answer 2

12 million

Question 3

age category for a child?

Answer 3

under 16 or under 18

Question 4

state the duties dentists jhave for children

Answer 4

• treat teeth
• manage oral health
• support general health
• advocate child rights

Question 5

when was UN convention passed?

Answer 5

1989

Question 6

what are the 4 principles of the Convention?

Answer 6

• non discrimination
• devotion to the Childs best interests
• the right to life survival and development
• respect for the views of the child

Question 7

describe the Rights of Protection
- articles 6,9,19,20,24,32,33

Answer 7

article 6
- to life

article 9
- not to be separated from parents, unless harmful

article 19
- from all forms of abuse

article 20
- to special protection - adoption/fostering

article 24
- from sexual exploitation

article 32
- economic exploitation

article 33
- from exposure to illicit drugs

Question 8

what does the European social rights committee interpret from article 19?

Answer 8

‘governments must do all they can to ensure child is protected from all forms of abuse by parents or anyone else who looks after them’

• violence must be prohibited in the home and anywhere else

Question 9

why can violence (smacking) be criticised and a grey area

Answer 9

• cultural beliefs
• forms of discipline
• personal beliefs

Question 10

what does the GDC state about safety? (2)

Answer 10

’ must raise any concerns about possible abuse or neglect of children or vulnerable adults ‘

’ if you make a professional judgement and don’t share the concern with the appropriate authority, you must be able to justify why ‘

Question 11

describe the Rights of Provision
- article 24,27

Answer 11

article 24
- right to highest standard of healthcare

article 27
- right to standard of living adequate for the childs physical, mental, spiritual, moral and social development

Question 12

in 20% of the population, what is the prevalence of caries?

Answer 12

80%

Question 13

link between caries disease and socioeconomic background?

Answer 13

more caries in lower backgrounds

Question 14

what is the biggest reason for a child being admitted to hospital?

Answer 14

extractions of teeth

Question 15

describe the Rights of Participation
- article 7,8,12,13,17,23

Answer 15

article 7+8
- right to identity

article 12+13
- express their views freely

article 13+17
- access information

article 23
- for disabled children to enjoy life and participate actively in society

Question 16

how must a dentist communicate with a child?

Answer 16

• explore the level of understanding to explain treatment
• work collaboratively with child and parent
• child has a right to be listened to and taken seriously

Question 17

define competence

Answer 17

the ability to comprehend and retain information for and against the intervention

and to use and weigh information in the decision making process

Question 18

what does Consent 1 state?

Answer 18

children of any age can give consent IF they are competent

Question 19

what does consent 2 state?

Answer 19

children under 16 are not legally competent

however will be considered competent if they are able to demonstrate it

Question 20

what is consent 2 also known as?

Answer 20

Gillick or Fraser Competence

Question 21

what is the GDC standard on restraint?

Answer 21

no justification for the use of physical restraint in dealing with a difficult patient

• consider ceasing treatment and explain why

Question 22

5 outcomes from the National Policies for children

Answer 22

being healthy
staying safe
enjoying and achieving
making positive contribution
achieving economic well-being