TC White dental webinar: Adult support and protection: Ensuring rights and preventing harm

Overview

18:00 - 19:00 GMT

Dental care professionals may identify individuals at risk of harm and have a duty to report concerns. In this webinar, Helen Patterson, Consultant in Special Care Dentistry in Greater Glasgow and Clyde, will present on the definition of an adult at risk. Types and signs of abuse will be described as well as legislation pertaining to healthcare professionals’ duty to report concerns and co-operate with authorities investigating potential abuse.

Intended learning outcomes:

At the end of the session, delegates should be able to:

• Define an adult at risk
• Understand types of harm
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of professionals and statutory bodies in adult support and protection

Aim of the webinar:

This lecture will provide an overview of legislation regarding adults at risk, types of abuse and the responsibility of healthcare professionals to report concerns.

GDC Outcomes:

A & D