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Acute safeguarding essentials in modern-day paediatrics: neglect, unsupervised minors and modern slavery

Helen Thomas1, Daniel Cromb2,3, Hannah Jacob4

  • 1Education Centre, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.

Archives of Disease in Childhood. Education and Practice Edition
|October 27, 2023
PubMed

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This article addresses child neglect, unsupervised minors, and modern slavery in pediatrics. It provides essential safeguarding strategies, legal information, and resources for professionals protecting children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric safeguarding
  • Child protection law
  • Social welfare in healthcare

Background:

  • Modern pediatrics faces complex child safeguarding challenges.
  • Neglect, unsupervised minors, and modern slavery are critical issues.
  • Effective safeguarding requires updated knowledge and resources.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline essential safeguarding practices in contemporary pediatrics.
  • To focus on neglect, unsupervised minors, and modern slavery.
  • To provide guidance for healthcare professionals.

Main Methods:

  • Case-series approach.
  • Review of current literature and legislation.
  • Identification of key management considerations and resources.

Main Results:

  • Highlights the multifaceted nature of child safeguarding.
  • Emphasizes the need for prompt and appropriate interventions.
  • Identifies crucial legal and resource information for practitioners.

Conclusions:

  • Professionals need comprehensive understanding of safeguarding issues.
  • Accessible resources and legislative knowledge are vital for child protection.
  • Proactive safeguarding is essential in pediatric care.

Keywords:
Child AbuseChild Protective ServicesChild WelfarePaediatricsSocial work

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