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Protecting children and young people: The responsibilities of all doctors
Protecting children and young people: The responsibilities of all doctors (2012) sets out the child protection responsibilities of all doctors. The guidance includes advice on:
- Identifying children and young people at risk of, or suffering, abuse or neglect
- Meeting the communication needs of children, young people and parents
- Confidentiality and sharing information
- Child protection examinations
- Giving evidence in court.
The guidance comes into effect 3 September 2012.
You can navigate through the guidance page by page using the links at the foot of each page or browse for something more specific through the contents page, or open a pdf version of Protecting Children and young people: The responsibilities of all doctors.