DETECTION OF MEDICAL NEGLECT AND PREVENTION

Abstract

Neglect is defined as the chronic failure of parents (guardians) to provide the child with the basic conditions necessary for its growth and development: food, clothing, housing, medical care and protection, encouraging the child's development. Diagnosing neglect requires teamwork, knowledge of symptoms and signs, as well as family characteristics. Types of neglect: physical, emotional, educational, lack of medical care. In case of suspected neglect, the competent professional team should be notified. The goal is early prevention and early intervention in case of neglect.