Case Study: Child protection
You are a support worker at a service centre. A daughter visits her relative with her 17-year-old son who has a disability and his 6-year-old sister. During the interaction, you notice multiple bruises on the sister's legs and arms. When you ask the child about the bruises, she becomes visibly nervous and avoids answering. The mother appears dismissive of the bruises, stating that her daughter is "just a clumsy kid" and that the bruises are not a big deal.
The legal and ethical considerations of the scenario 'Child Protection' relate to the support worker's obligation towards:
duty of care to a child who is not a client
indicators of risk for a child and adult disclosure.
Based on the scenario, answer the following questions:
Question: Provide 3 actions a healthcare worker should follow in response to the scenario. (Approx. 10-20 words) Need Assignment Help?