The examiner felt you did not understand and/or demonstrate principles of adult and child safeguarding. Perhaps you did not recognise or practice in a manner that sufficiently sought to reduce the risk of potential abuse, harm and neglect. Perhaps you did not take appropriate action including ensuring information is shared/referrals made appropriately.

For example, if a parent is experiencing substance dependency did you consider the risk to his children? If a woman is disclosing partner abuse, did you have sensitive patient-centred suggestions for keeping safe and signposting specialist services? If a young female patient is being taken out of the country by her relatives, might the risk of FGM be important to consider in her case? If an older adult appears frail and unkempt, might a home visit, team discussion or even safeguarding referral to explore possible self-neglect be sensible?

Suggestions

Meet with your practice Safeguarding Lead and/or attend their safeguarding meetings. Ensure your Level 3 Safeguarding training is up-to-date and implemented. Have a tutorial on local safeguarding procedures and pathways.