title: The Children Act: key points and implications for nursing.
abstract: This article sets out the key points of the Children Act 2004 and considers the implications for practice, with particular regard to the patient assessment process and the links between adult behaviour and child protection.
authors.affiliation: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Rosie
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Luce
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000517:prevention & control; D002662:Child Health Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002669:Child Welfare / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004739:England; D018166:Health Care Reform / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D014852:Wales