Role in Health Service HS6

Code

HS6

Learning Outcome

• Take responsibility for the safeguarding of children and other vulnerable patients.
• Ensure familiarity with local safeguarding procedures and contacts.

Assessment

Portfolio Part 2 FRCOphth 

Assessor

Target Year of Achievement

Year 7

Related Learning Outcomes

AER15 

Overview

• Recognise your role in the management of vulnerable patients, interceding in the best interests of the patient, even if there is a conflict of opinion with other parties.
• Consider whether specialised clinical management techniques may be required for those with special needs.
• Liaise professionally with parent and carers, at all times being mindful of confidentiality issues, including in those under the age of 16, but competent to give consent.
• Be aware of the possibility of non-accidental injury in vulnerable patients and know the appropriate local leads for onward referral.
• Keep up-to-date with safeguarding training.

Resources

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