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Child Protection Strategies in
Diabetes Care
Dr Karen Mclachlan
Parent / Named Doctor / General
Paediatrician
A Recent Case
Definition – Child Abuse
• A child is considered to be abused if he or
she is treated by an adult in such a way
that is deemed unacceptable in a given
culture and at a given time
• Culture of reference relates to UK law and
the Population of UK Diabetic Children
Useful Documents
The Common Assessment
Framework
Making a Referral
The Concept of Significant harm
• Local authority has a duty to make enquiries to decide whether action is needed to safeguard the child
• Neglect of health and development (recurrent failure to attend clinic)
Useful Jargon
The Case Conference
• Signs of safety tool
• Parents present
• Legal representatives
rules
Summary
• Discuss with
colleague
• Carefully written
report
• Attend joint
meetings
• Know how to
escalate