Information:
Aims:
This course will update delegates with the latest legislation, government guidance and emerging themes of safeguarding within the context of dentistry including a serious case review from the "Safeguarding in general dental practice, a toolkit for dental teams 2019"
During the session the course provider will;
•Provide a comprehensive overview of the latest child safeguarding legislation and guidance relevant to the dental team. Equip dental staff to use their professional and clinical knowledge to identify signs of abuse or neglect Detail how concerns of abuse should be managed within a multi-agency context.
Learning outcomes:
Describe appropriately the signs and symptoms of the possible abuse or neglect of children and young people with whom they come into contact..
Explain which individuals, organisations and reference documents they should refer to, and take advice from, if concerned about a patient’s wellbeing.
Outline how to evaluate risk when considering whether or not to request consent to share information about a child or young person with the statutory authorities.
GDC Development Outcomes A and B
Speaker; Stuart McCallum
Fee; Dentists - £25 DCPs - £10
Target audience
Venue address: Room 10, Bob Champion Research and Education Building, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UQ