Children in society:

Question 1

what is the total uk child population

Answer 1

12 million

Question 2

what classifies as a child in dentistry

Answer 2

anyone under 16

Question 3

what do we consider in regards to safeguarding

Answer 3

under 18 that they are classed as children

Question 4

what is our duty as dentists

Answer 4

To treat children’s teeth
Manage oral health
Support children’s general health
Advocating for children’s rights

Question 5

what did the UN convention on the rights of the child fight for

Answer 5

Non discrimination
Devotion to the best interests of the child
The right, to life, survival and development
Respect of the views of the child

Question 6

what are the rights of protection

Answer 6

to life
to not be separated from parents unless harmed
rights to special protection such as adoption or fostering

Question 7

what do children need to be protected from

Answer 7

all forms of abuse
sexual and economic exploitation
exposure to ilicit drugs

Question 8

what issues do we need to raise to the GDC

Answer 8

You must raise any concerns you have about the possible abuse or neglect of children or vulnerable adults

If we make a professional judgement and not share this we must be able to justify how we came to this decision

Question 9

describe the right of participation

Answer 9

Children have a right to participate in treatment decisions
To express their views freely
To have access to information
For disabled children to enjoy life and participate actively in society
To an identity and to preserve this

Question 10

what are the implications of the rights of participation

Answer 10

Obligation to explore with the child and collaborate with the child and parent

Question 11

what is consent

Answer 11

any child can give consent if they are competent

Question 12

describe how competence works

Answer 12

The ability to comprehend and retain info especially for and against the information
AND
Use and weigh this information in the decision making process

Question 13

what is gillick competence

Answer 13

Children under 16 years are not legally competent
BUT
The court states if they have sufficient understanding and intelligence to enable them to understand what is proposed

Question 14

how does gillick competence work

Answer 14

The court states if they have sufficient understanding and intelligence to enable them to understand what is proposed

Question 15

what should we do for patients under 16

Answer 15

Best practice is to involve parents
May proceed however if professional believes child is Gillick competent
Always acting in best interest

Question 16

can we restrain children

Answer 16

there can be no justification for intimidation than in the most exceptional circumstances

Question 17

what should we do if a child is being difficult

Answer 17

we should consider stopping treatment that day and rearranging

Question 18

what are the national policies for children

Answer 18

aimed to reform and improve children's care and protect them from neglect 
5 outcomes:
	→ Being healthy
	→ Staying safe
	→ Enjoying and achieving 
	→ Making a positive contribution 
	→ Achieving economic well being