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| TOPIC: ROLE OF THE PRACTICE NURSE |
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Child abuse
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| Child abuse can be sexual, physical, emotional or neglectful in nature. Sexual abuse involves forcing the child to take part in sexual activities. Physical abuse may involve hitting, kicking, shaking or smacking. Emotional abuse includes rejection, shouting or swearing or constantly being put down. Neglect is the failure to provide the essentials for a healthy life, such as food, clothing and shelter. |
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| A child may suffer more than one type of abuse at a time. As well as the physical signs of abuse, abused children may present with behavioural or psychological problems. In most cases, the abuser is someone the child knows. |
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| Professionals who work with children have a duty to tell the police or social services if they suspect or know about any child who is being abused. |
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| This section provides key information on the signs and symptoms of child abuse and provides details of organisations who can provide support for abused children. |
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