What are the legal obligations of healthcare institutions when allegations of abuse arise concerning safeguarding vulnerable individuals?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18243912
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Abstract

Healthcare institutions must comply with legal obligations for safeguarding by proactively preventing abuse and promptly reporting and investigating allegations, supported by comprehensive institutional policies and staff training.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Child Abuse and Related Trauma Healthcare Regulation Elder Abuse and Neglect

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
14 January 2026