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Neglect and acts of omission

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ASC Collections Data Dictionary (Beta v1.3)

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Includes ignoring medical or physical care needs, failure to provide access to appropriate health, social care or educational services, the withholding of the necessities of life, such as medication, adequate nutrition and heating.

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