A colleague has raised some concerns about you, having seemingly lost faith in your professionalism. So, what next? A resolution needs to be reached...
You will struggle to find a more important role for any member of the dental team than their role of safeguarding, says Charlotte Wake
According to a report, knowledge of key patient safeguarding legislation is low to average among health and care professionals…
Caring for the elderly requires different skills to caring for other age groups. Charlotte Wake considers them all when meeting best practice as a...
Charlotte Wake considers the important role you have regarding safeguarding
If in doubt, get confirmation of parental responsibility, says Claire Renton
Using three likely scenarios, Christine Park considers the challenges the dental team faces when handling child protection
The Mental Capacity Act – Shilla Talati considers what you need to know
To help ensure that safeguarding of children and adults is fully understood and carried through into daily practice this article focuses on a...
This article outlines the roles and responsibilities of professionals coming into contact with children, highlighting what to look out for and how to...
This article discusses what was once termed the ‘vulnerable adult’. It explains who can be at risk, and how this can affect their dental health
Following new legislation, the Care Quality Commission published a statement on its roles and responsibilities for safeguarding children and adults in...
