RESUMEN

Adult safeguarding is the function of protecting vulnerable adults from abuse or neglect. The 2012 Department of Health Draft Care and Support Bill highlighted adult safeguarding as a key government priority and stated that a clear framework is required for organisations dealing with 'adults at risk'. Adults at risk present to sexual health services but no formal guidance currently exists to aid their identification and management in this setting. We conducted a retrospective case note review which identified that vulnerable adults attend our service. They may display recognised risk factors, awareness of which is likely to facilitate identification and assessment of this group and aid appropriate onward referral.

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Auditoría Médica , Servicios de Salud Reproductiva , Poblaciones Vulnerables , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Humanos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios Retrospectivos , Factores de Riesgo , Conducta Sexual , Adulto Joven