A nurse makes a safeguarding referral in good faith but it turns out no abuse had occurred. What protection does the nurse have?
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A
No protection; the nurse could face a civil claim for defamation
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B
Protection under whistleblowing and safeguarding legislation provided the referral was made honestly and in good faith
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C
Protection only if the referral was authorised by a consultant
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D
Protection only if the patient also consented to the referral