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I choose child and elder abuse reporting as my topic to discuss.
Ethical considerations related to this topic Adults
In the first article by Herrenkohl et al. (2021, the authors talk about different ways that children and elders can be a victim of abuse, it is critical to identify who can be the abuser and also explain how substance use and depression can be related to the abuse. Later, they identify that the adults who was a victim of an abuse as a child has higher chance of being the abuser or to be a victim again of being abuse by their significant other. Furthermore, research found older adults or children were abused by individuals suffering from depression, substance abuse or others that were abused in the past by others.
Ethical considerations related to this topic for children/adolescents
In the second article by Austin & al., (2020), the authors identify risk and protective factors for child maltreatment at each level and how to categorize guidelines for future research and practice. It is significant to detect the children or adolescent that are vulnerable. When referring to this age, children and adolescents particularly those with disabilities or developmental delays, are at a higher risk of experiencing abuse and neglect.
Legal considerations related to this topic for adults
Dahye & Jeongmin (2023) have this study in place to assist and to educate nursing students to report elder abuse with a focus on the rights of older adults. One main barrier to active response to elder abuse in clinical settings is a low level of pertinent knowledge among nurses. This study aims to develop an educational program to promote an intent among nursing students and assess its effectiveness. Elder abuse is an important public health concern that requires urgent attention. It is necessary for nurses to be sensitive and know when to report to appropriate personals.
Legal considerations related to this topic for children/adolescents.
In the fourth article by Askari & al., (2024), the authors emphasize on vulnerable population, aiming to ensure their well-being and protect their rights. Health care professionals can protect the child by detecting and report any type of injuries such as physical abuse or any sentinel injury related to negligence. Health care providers failed at time to identify such injuries. This article also educates way how health care providers can improve and recognize early signs of abuse. It is essential to prioritize the safety and well-being of the child or adolescents; to ensure they are safe. If suspected abuse, it should be reported immediately.
The abuse of older adults, in all its forms, has a profound impact on the health and psychological well-being of the person suffering the abuse. At the end, consequences will end up having losses of human rights, dignity, and even life. Abuse can be physical, emotional, financial, sexual as well as neglect. Abusers are often individual that the abuse knows such as family members, caregiver, significant others or partners (Herrenkohl & al.,2021).
As a healthcare professional, it is very crucial to notify authorities if abuse is suspected. Practitioners are responsible to report any type of abuse if suspected. I am currently live in New Jersey, suspected abuse report should be made to the Division of Child Protection and Permanency formerly DYFS. DCPP has a statewide child abuse hotline that operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year, Call 1-877-NJ ABUSE (1-877-652-2873). For adult protective services (APS), contact your county Adult Protective Services APS office e(NJBN,202
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