title: Safeguarding adults.
abstract: The safeguarding of patients is a key concern for all health and care professionals. Research shows that more instances of unacceptable care are likely to occur due to an increase in population of those deemed to be vulnerable. Increasing professionals' awareness, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and of the systems in place for reporting concerns is essential for best practice and for protecting patients and their families.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Richardson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D061214:Patient Safety / Q000592:standards; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D013222:State Medicine; D006113:United Kingdom; D035862:Vulnerable Populations