Legal Doctrinal Review And An Analytical Examination

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CASE STUDY
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CASE STUDY1
The primary aim of the essay is to highlight the role of a registered nurse where a
mandatory reporter guide will be prepared according to the case study that is presented. Then
the purpose of child protection policies will be discussed and show how these policies are
implemented to support children. Obligations of registered nurse will also be written. Many
children suffers from maltreatment due to abuse or other kinds of problems. Child abuse can
result in many physical, mental as well as psychological effects (Maguire & Showalter 2016).
The case study is about a young girl Fiona who has been admitted to the emergency
department as the girl’s burnt foot is getting infected. As a registered nurse it is her
responsibility to treat Fiona but it is noted that Fiona is very poor and her father is in prison
while she has other siblings are smaller than her. It is quite evident that being an only mother
Fiona’s mother is unable to take care of all her children equally. Fiona seems to be in fear as
well as pain. Making a Mandatory Reporter Guide is essential for the nurse so that sensitive
matter can be solved.
After assessing the condition of Fiona it is essential to conduct a Mandatory Reporter
Guide that will help in determining whether child protection helpline is required (Mudrick &
Smith 2017). The girl reports that she has been a victim of accidental injury. This comes
under the definition of non-deliberate accident or accident causes by neglect. Applying the
MRG’s “neglect abuse” tree will be appropriate (Child Story Reporter, 2018). The injury
occurred three days ago when the girl came across the heater. Though initial treatment was
given the wound has aggravated and caused infection and pain that was not treated on time.
There is no internal injury. The mother reports that her husband is in prison and she has two
other children to be taken care so she was not able to give immediate treatment to Fiona. The
girl does not report any concerns about her safety she is afraid because of her burn that is
hurting her. According to the above responses the MRG indicated that an immediate report to
Child Health Protection Helpline is required.

CASE STUDY2
The above answers were chosen as Fiona did not show any signs of being physically
abused as she kept on clinging to her mother. Fiona was not wearing any shoes and her
mother too informed she has two younger children which indicates that the incident happened
due to neglect as all the children are small and deprived of father’s love. To assess the
severity of her burn it is essential to assess both TSBA burned as well as depth of the burn
(Fernández et al., 2016). The size and cause of the burn was also analysed. Though the burn
has taken the shape of infection and blisters have occurred along with purulent discharge of
fluid but the wound is not very serious and can be treated with the help of pain killer as well
as regular dressing (Fernández et al., 2016).
To protect children from abuse as well as maltreatment that occurs both at home and
outside many child protection policies have been formulated that protects the child from all
kinds of abuse and uncomfortable environment. The policy protects children from all kinds of
mental, physical as well as psychological torture (New South Wales Department of Health,
2013). They also protect the children from sexual abuse while they are in care of parents,
guardians or any other person who takes the responsibility of the child. They see to it that
children are kept away from people in whose presence the child is not comfortable. The goal
of child protection policies is to keep every child safe from both inside as well as outside
threat (Pecora et al., 2018). The policy also includes child protection protocols that are
needed to be followed by all the staff of the organisation. The child protection policies also
include the need to train as well as educate children about abusive behaviour that they may
encounter from either their family members as well as strangers. The also give opportunities
to children to participate in different programs that will educate the child about their rights as
well as personal safety (Pecora et al., 2018). The policy at the same time encourages the
family members to report about any abuse or domestic violence that has been committed on
the child.