Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People and Families: A Guide for Nurses and Midwives - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1446248909 ISBN 13: 9781446248904

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2014

Synopsis

Safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children is a statutory duty for all nurses and midwives. This book helps equip student nurses and midwives with the confidence, knowledge and skills needed for working with families to support and protect children. It covers the full spectrum of safeguarding work, from professional issues such as boundaries and confidentiality through to attachment and communication.

 Key features:

 -A clear explanation of the policy and key theories informing safeguarding work.

 -Consideration of the common challenges you are likely to face, such as vulnerability in pregnancy, domestic violence and parenting capacity. 

 -Reflective activities and case histories which help you to develop and enhance your own practice.

The book also considers multi-agency working and includes important coverage on professional issues like boundaries, confidentiality, referral and accountability. Written with clarity and accuracy, the authors have produced an important resource suitable for any nurse or midwife preparing to work with children and families.

About this title

Review:

‘This book provides an intelligent platform to inform students and future leaders on providing family-centred care.’

Author: Dr Julia Egan, Consultant in Public Health Nursing, NHS Tayside

 ‘An up to date and comprehensive book which puts safeguarding children and young people into the 21st century context. Essential reading for both healthcare students and qualified professionals alike.’
Toni Bewley, Senior Lecturer, Edge Hill University

Author: Toni Bewley, Senior Lecturer, Edge Hill University

‘This is an easily understandable and interesting read. Case examples and thought-provoking reflective exercises are included throughout, demonstrating the relevant application to healthcare practice.’

Author: Jill John, Programme Manager for undergraduate children’s nursing, Swansea University

About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1446248909
• ISBN 13: 9781446248904
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 216
• Editor: Watson Gill, Rodwell Sandra