Abstract
Communication can either inhibit effective practice or be a valuable linchpin for family support and child protection. This article considers the issues involved in working with vulnerable children and explains the vital role that written records and record-keeping play in multidisciplinary communications, which is central to their protection and care.
MeSH terms
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Child
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Child Abuse / diagnosis*
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Child Abuse / statistics & numerical data
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Communication*
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Continuity of Patient Care / standards
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Documentation / standards*
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England / epidemiology
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Humans
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Interprofessional Relations*
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Mass Screening / methods
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Mass Screening / standards
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Medical Records / standards*
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Patient Care Team / organization & administration*
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Psychology, Child
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Truth Disclosure