Description

In this episode of the Clinical Update podcast, GP and RCGP safeguarding lead Dr Joy Shacklock talks to medical editor Sangeeta Krishnan about safeguarding children in primary care. 

She shares insights into the roles and responsibilities of GPs and other healthcare professionals, , the importance of accurate documentation, and steps to take when a safeguarding concern arises.

After listening to this podcast, healthcare professionals should be better able to:

• Recall the legal and professional responsibilities of GPs in safeguarding children
• Recognise the potential indicators of abuse and neglect, including both physical injuries and behavioural changes in children
• Outline the core principles of the RCGP safeguarding standards and how to use the associated toolkit
• Discuss the appropriate next steps when child abuse is suspected, including when to make a referral
• Adopt a proactive, child-first approach to safeguarding in daily clinical practice

You can access the website version of this podcast on MIMS Learning to make notes for your appraisal. MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser.

Please note: this podcast is presented by medical editors and discusses educational content written or presented by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals on the MIMS Learning website and at live events.

MIMS Learning

Podcast: skin conditions in infants and children

Faltering growth

Neonatal dermatology

Paediatric dermatology in skin of colour

Resources on adult safeguarding

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.