Child Neglect

Dr Bronwyn Rosie discusses the prevalence of child neglect in New Zealand and dealing with a neglect case in the community.

Topics

Intro
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Defining neglect
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Legal definition?
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Child development outcomes
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Who is more at risk?
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Does neglect lead to abuse?
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Covid and neglect
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Screening tools
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Clues to look out for
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What do we do next?
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Discussing neglect
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How urgently do we act?
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Key role for general practice
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Looking after yourself and your team
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Take-home messages
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Take home messages

Neglect is really common and under-recognised.
Neglect can have severe consequences, especially in those early years.
Neglect is really hard to manage.
The role of general practice can be key in coordinating, sharing information and referral.

Resources

Abuse and neglect guidelines Starship Hospital

Patient Resources

Presenter

Bronwyn Rosie

General Paediatrician

Bronwyn is a General Paediatrician at Starship Children’s Health and has worked in paediatrics since 2002, providing care to children and young people from the Auckland, Counties-Manukau, and Waitemata District Health Board areas. She has worked at Te Puaruruhau since June 2016, a specialist team at ADHB which provides care for children and young people where there are concerns about abuse or neglect. Bronwyn is a member of the Child Protection Special Interest Group of the Paediatric Society of New Zealand.