Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People and Families: A Guide for Nurses and Midwives

ISBN-13: 9781446248904 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 216 str.

Gill Watson

Opis

Safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children is a statutory duty for all nurses and midwives. This book helps equip student nurses and midwives with the confidence, knowledge and skills needed for working with families to support and protect children. It covers the full spectrum of safeguarding work, from professional issues such as boundaries and confidentiality through to attachment and communication. Key features: -A clear explanation of the policy and key theories informing safeguarding work.

-Consideration of the common challenges you are likely to face, such as vulnerability in pregnancy, domestic violence and parenting capacity.

-Reflective activities and case histories which help you to develop and enhance your own practice. The book also considers multi-agency working and includes important coverage on professional issues like boundaries, confidentiality, referral and accountability. Written with clarity and accuracy, the authors have produced an important resource suitable for any nurse or midwife preparing to work with children and families.