As a health and social care support worker I must take responsibility for how I communicate with and on behalf of individuals. To this end, I will communicate in an open, accurate and straightforward way. I need to learn and make arrangements to meet the specific communication requirements or preferences of individuals in my care and key people. I am required to gain valid consent before beginning any treatment or care, remembering at all times to ensure that I support an individual’s right to accept or decline any treatment or care, however I must always act in the best interests of the individual helping them to access relevant information and support. I understand that I should consult with and take advice from colleagues and take responsibility to confirm that the outcome of any delegated tasks meets the required standards. It is also my duty in matters that relate to my role to maintain clear and accurate records as required by policy and or procedures and in line with the Data Protection Act I must store records in line with policy and procedures. The multi-disciplinary approach is characterised by each discipline within the team working towards discipline-related goals. Team members work within the boundaries of their professional practice: progress is formally discussed at team meetings, effective communication is cnsidered vital and the client’s role is minimal.
Whitlock 1999
The multi-disciplinary approach is characterised by each discipline within the team working towards discipline-related goals. Team members work within the boundaries of their professional practice: progress is formally discussed at team meetings, effective communication is