Information:
Aims:
This course will update delegates with the latest legislation, government guidance and emerging themes of safeguarding within the context of dentistry as detailed in "Safeguarding in general dental practice, a toolkit for dental teams 2019"
Provide a comprehensive overview of the latest safeguarding legislation and guidance relevant to the dental team, including the assessment of mental capacity and consent 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 adults at risk 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 assess mental capacity and evaluate risk when considering whether or not to request consent to share information about an adult at risk with the statutory authorities.
GDC Development Outcomes A and B
- Speaker; Stuart McCallum
- Fee ; Dentists - £25 DCPs - £10
- Target audience; Whole Team
- Venue address; Room 10, Bob Champion Research and Education Building, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UQ - Contact information for queries; Lauren Stubbings, lauren.stubbings@nnuh.nhs.uk, 01603 286898