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Safeguarding children in osteopathic practice: Part 1: Identifying children at risk

Journal: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Date: 2014/12, 17(4):Pages: 250-255. doi: Subito , type of study: article

Full text    (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1746068913001673)

Keywords:

safeguarding [2]
children [228]
pediatric [452]
child protection [2]
children at risk [2]
children in need [2]
social worker [2]
sharing information [1]
confidentiality [3]
article [2076]

Abstract:

Safeguarding children from abuse and neglect is an essential part of osteopathic practice. Child abuse and neglect are common and osteopaths working with children or families are likely to encounter abused and neglected children and children at risk of abuse. We discuss the prevalence of abuse, and describe the four categories of abuse: physical; emotional; sexual; and neglect. We also describe their signs and symptoms. It is important for osteopaths to be aware of the prevalence of abuse, and to be able to recognise risk factors and indicators of abuse. We recommend considering abuse as a differential diagnosis to be considered in all children presenting with injuries, behavioural problems or for children with significant risk factors. Osteopaths should not wait until signs of abuse are clear and incontrovertible before seeking advice or sharing information about patients. We encourage osteopaths to contact social workers and general practitioners for advice and guidance on safeguarding issues. This is the first of a two part series; in the second part we discuss the practicalities of communicating concerns, seeking advice and making formal referrals.


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