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| TOPIC: ROLE OF THE PRACTICE NURSE |
| Child protection |
Role of the healthcare professional
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| Any healthcare professional who has direct or indirect contact with children must be able to identify children who may be at risk of harm and act accordingly. Any cases of suspected abuse must be reported following specific local guidelines and welfare policies. |
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| This section contains information, resources and tools on the role of the practice nurse in identifying at risk children and taking appropriate action. It also covers discussing confidentiality issues around disclosing information to protect a child's welfare. |
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