The Journal of Adult Protection: Volume 12 Issue 4
Evidence-based practice in relation to safeguarding adults
Table of contents
Neglect of older people in formal care settings part two: new perspectives on investigation and factors determining whether neglect has taken place
Lynne Phair, Hazel HeathThis paper categorises different types of health‐focused safeguarding investigations and offers suggestions, particularly relevant to nurse investigators, on how an investigation…
Reflections on the serious case review of a female adult (JK)
Peter ScourfieldThis paper originates from accessing the Cornwall Council website (Cornwall Council, 2010) in order to download the report of the serious case review into the murder of Steven…
Traumatic brain injury and potential safeguarding concerns
Andy MantellSafeguarding people who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) requires not only knowledge of safeguarding practice and procedures, but also the implications of a brain…
The approved mental health professional and the nearest relative: detention need not be negligent, even if it is unlawful
David HewittA patient may be detained under section 3 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (HM Government, 1983) only if his nearest relative does not object. Whether an objection has been made will…
ISSN:
1466-8203Online date, start – end:
1999Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Dr Bridget Penhale
- Dr Margaret Flynn