Considerations, Requirements And Protocols, History And Special Needs

Considerations, protocols, history and special needs in relation to people with disability in client population would again require a sensitive, respectful and unbiased approach. Accordingly, being respectful to ability/disability and altering methods of service delivery to match the client, and comparable with any client with being realistic of progress, goals and outcomes. Being mindful to talk to and include the client and not just the carer/advocate. Ensuring that the access and room set up is appropriate to meet client needs. Moreover, ensuring that working within limitations of expertise and referring onto specialised services if and when necessary and working in a collaborative effort.
d. Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, intersex (LGBTI)
Considerations, protocols, history and specials needs in relation to lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people would require a sensitive, respectful and unbiased approach. Recognising that while the LGBTI individuals
Issues arising around health, history, medications and dependency may not be obvious on the surface, however, may be evident when assessments around these areas are made. More often than not, attention is focussed on the physical challengers of coping with daily living and the psychological needs are often overlooked. Depression amongst the elderly is a serious and common problem as our population ages with significant life changes around loss of partner, chronic or significant health issues and moving from independent living to supported care. Accordingly, working collaboratively with all services to identify, assist, manage and improve the older client population standards, is essential for the welfare of all clients, families and