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Care of children and young people
Standard 17
The care and treatment that children and young people receive takes account of their special physical, psychological and social needs, and is provided in partnership with parents or guardians in a safe and child-friendly environment.
1 You know that all practitioners looking after children and young people in the service are regularly involved and are appropriately skilled and qualified in the care and treatment they are providing to them.
2 The service staff are fully aware of the law 22 of consent regarding the treatment of children and young people.
3 You know that a parent, guardian, or person legally responsible for a child or young person will be encouraged to stay with them at all times during their treatment, if the child or young person agrees.
4 You know that children's and young people's privacy will be respected.
5 You can be confident that all service staff who have access to children and young people will have had an enhanced Disclosure Scotland check before being employed.
6 The service has procedures for child protection which take account of local 23 child protection guidance and best practice. The service staff carries these procedures out when required.
7 You can be confident that the service staff are aware of and promote children's and young people's rights. They are sensitive to any signs which may indicate possible neglect or abuse. They make sure that any concerns are quickly dealt with.
8 You know that a healthcare professional with experience in childhood diseases will be present when children and young people receive treatment.
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