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| Description |
"This book should be available in every ward, clinic and department. ... This book is comprehensive and, that rare thing in nursing literature, scholarly and authoritative. ...reading this book should arm nurses with the understanding to effectively do their duty and safeguard children." Paediatric Nursing "This text will be particularly useful... as a source of reference for all practitioners. It is logical, organised, comprehensive and accessible. If students wish to purchase one book - this would be a sound choice." Jan Nelmes, University of Brighton, UK "I consider this a valuable book for all practitioners. While the author makes clear her intended audience, I think that a book of this quality would benefit a broader readership. Community Practitioner Magazine While many nurses and midwives are in an ideal position to prevent, identify and respond to child maltreatment, they may not currently have a clear understanding of the theory, policy and practice of safeguarding children. This book, which has been written specifically for a nursing and midwifery audience, provides an accessible text that outlines and explores professional roles and responsibilities in the context of inter-agency working. Importantly, it has chapters on:
"This book provides a sound foundation, both for novices needing to understand the challenges of working to safeguard children and as a reference book for those with experience of working in this field.? Dr Cheryll Adams, Acting Lead Professional Officer, Amicus-CPHVA |
| Author Biography |
| Table of Contents |
Preface Introduction: Why a safeguarding children guide for nurses and midwives? Why Every Child Matters Child maltreatment Safeguarding children: Professional roles and responsibilities Safeguarding vulnerable children Fabricated or induced illness Child neglect Child death and child maltreatment Conclusion: Knowledge for practice |
