paediatrics Flashcards
what are GDC expectations of registrants in managing cases of acute or neglect in children and vulnerable adults - 3
be aware of procedures involved in raising concerns about abuse or neglect
know who to contact for further advice
know how to refer to appropriate authority
what is safeguarding
Measures taken to minimise the risks of harm to children.
what is child protection
Activity undertaken to protect specific children who are suffering, or are at risk of suffering, significant harm
who are children in need
those requiring additional support or services to reach full potential
what is child abuse and neglect
anything which those entrusted with care of children do or fail to do which damages the child’s prospect of safe and healthy development
child protection legislation in Scotland
GIRFEC
national guidance for CP in Scotland 2014
children and young people act 2014
according to the CYPA 2014, when can information be shared
when safety is at risk
when benefit of sharing outweighs the public/individuals interest of keeping confidential
get consent when possible/safe to
what is the UN convection on the rights of child based on
needs of child
e.g.
right to be protected from harm
right to a good start in life
right to feel and be secure
big 3 contributing factors of child abuse
drugs and alcohol misuse
domestic violence
mental illness
how can a child contribute to child abuse
crying
soiling
unwanted pregnancy - forced sex
wrong gender
5 categories of child abuse
physical
emotional
neglect
sexual
non-organic - failure to thrive
what makes a child vulnerable- 3
under 5
irregular attender - repeatedly DNA, return in pain
medical problems and disabilities
in Scotland how many children are killed by parent/substitute
10 PER YEAR
how many children die in the UK as a result of child abuse and neglect
1-2 per week
what is the meaning of neglect
repeatedly failing to meet a Childs basic needs
what are a Childs needs
nutrition
warmth, clothing, shelter
hygiene and health care
stimulation and education
affection
what are the effects of neglect on a Childs needs
failure to thrive - short stature
inappropriate clothing - cold or sunburn
dirty - fingernails, head lice, dental caries
developmental delay
withdrawn or attention seeking
why does neglect of neglect occur
neglect is less incident focused
what are the long term effects of adults who are neglected as children?
greater incidence. of arrest, suicide, depression, diabetes and heart disease
define dental neglect
persistent failure to meet a Childs basic oral health needs
likely to result in serious impairment of a Childs oral/general health and
3 reasons other than neglect for obvious dental caries in children
inequalities in dental treatment access
individual susceptibility
inequalities in dental health - poverty
what is the effect of severe dental neglect on pt
toothache
disturbed sleep
absence from school
difficulty eating
risks associated with dental disease in child
bullying
antibiotic resistance
repeated GA
severe infection
after dental problems have been pointed out to parent/substitute, what indicates wilful dental neglect
irregular attendance
repeated FTA or late cancellations
returning in pain repeatedly
failure to complete treatment
repeated GA extraction