Epistle

This month’s issue has an outstanding selection of articles and I am delighted to announce the introduction of mini-series themes in our best practice section. The first of these is focused on child safeguarding, with David Lewis’ editorial ‘Safeguarding children: a priority’ (see page 392). This is accompanied by Helen Thomas and colleagues, introductory article ‘Acute safeguarding essentials in modern-day paediatrics’ (see page 394) and a follow-on article ‘Neglect, unsupervised minors and modern slavery’ (see page 397). The articles address the complexities and challenges in contemporary safeguarding and explores common themes, specific safeguarding concerns and highlights key pieces of relevant legislation. It aims to improve the confidence of paediatric professionals in their ability to manage different presentations of child safeguarding issues. While the articles in this series are chiefly focused on UK based practice, the basic tenant for child safeguarding is similar world-wide...
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Education and Practice - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Highlights from this issue Source Type: research