title: Mandatory reporting of abuse.
abstract: The government is seeking views on the mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect ( tinyurl.com/zuhhqt2 ). It is important that nurses contribute as they could face sanctions if the failure to act on suspicions became a criminal offence. Theconsultation closes on 13 October.
authors.forename: Doreen
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Crawford
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse; D006801:Humans; D019221:Mandatory Reporting; D024802:Nurse's Role; D006113:United Kingdom