All nurses, whatever setting they work in, will encounter people who are at risk. Harrowing examples of abuse and neglect are frequently in the headlines and the nursing profession has a responsibility to play in ensuring that vulnerable patients are cared for and safeguarded. This book answers all of the big questions including:

• What is neglect, what makes someone vulnerable and what role does safeguarding play?
• Why can safeguarding fail? What are the professional and legal responsibilities facing nurses?
• What does good safeguarding look like? How can...

All nurses, whatever setting they work in, will encounter people who are at risk. Harrowing examples of abuse and neglect are frequently in the headlines and the nursing profession has a responsibility to play in ensuring that vulnerable patients are cared for and safeguarded. This book answers all of the big questions including:

• What is neglect, what makes someone vulnerable and what role does safeguarding play?
• Why can safeguarding fail? What are the professional and legal responsibilities facing nurses?
• What does good safeguarding look like? How can...