Safeguarding Children Flashcards

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List the signs of non-accidental injury (4 + examples)

A

bilateral injuries
injuries to soft tissues
patterns of injuries
multiple injures with varying degrees of healing

examples: both sides of ears, black eyes, side of face, neck, shoulders, cheeks, intra-oral

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Describe the 3 stage approach you would take when concerned about a child (3)

A

preventative dental team management

multi-agency management

child protection referral

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3
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What interactions would make you suspicious of abuse/neglect? (4)

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when the injuries don’t match the story

if there is a delay in presentation

abnormal interaction with child and parent

history of violence in family

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describe what’s involved in the preventative dental team management. (3)

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raise concerns with parent
offer support
keep records and monitor

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describe what’s involved in the preventative multi-agency management. (3)

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liaise with other professionals i.e. GMP
- send a letter to the health visitor if 5 missed appointments and no communication

find out if the children already part of a protection plan

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describe what’s involved in the child protection referral (2)

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when the situation is complex/getting worse;

  • phone social services
  • follow guidelines available
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