Safeguarding Children: A Guide For Nurses And Midwives

Synopsis

'This text will be particularly useful...as a source of reference for all practitioners. It is logical, organised, comprehensive and accessible. If students wish to purchase one book - this would be a sound choice' - Jan Nelmes, University of Brighton, UK. 'I consider this a valuable book for all practitioners. While the author makes clear her intended audience, I think that a book of this quality would benefit a broader readership' - Community Practitioner Magazine .While many nurses and midwives are in an ideal position to prevent, identify and respond to child maltreatment, they may not currently have a clear understanding of the theory, policy and practice of safeguarding children. This book, which has been written specifically for a nursing and midwifery audience, provides an accessible text that outlines and explores professional roles and responsibilities in the context of inter-agency working. Importantly, it has chapters on: Child neglect; Fabricated or induced illness; Child death and child maltreatment; and, Safeguarding vulnerable children.This groundbreaking book provides a much needed education, research, practice and evidence-based evaluation. The book also: includes case examples and points for reflection; provides an analysis of children's rights and child protection; enables readers to understand and apply theory and policy to practice; outlines the roles and responsibilities of other agencies; helps readers develop skills to deal with sensitive and traumatic issues; and, addresses the importance of confidentiality and information sharing. Safeguarding Children and Young People is core reading for all nursing and midwifery students and practitioners.