Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a theory which underpins health and social care practice. Conferring to ("Assignment On Principles of Health & Social Care Practice”) Maslow’s theory is centered around human needs, which are classified in levels according to individual’s basic needs. The theory suggests that without fulfilling the bottom level an individual cannot move to the next level. The next level are the Physiological or physical sections. These needs are considered the most important needs in the theory. Safety and security, love and belongingness, self-esteem and self-actualization is in the next level. In making a care plan for a service…
1. Summarize the three key points made by the author about patient-centered care. Why is this form of care important? How does it affect outcomes? How can we overcome obstacles to the adoption of these culture-change practices?…
Functionalism was a dominant perspective during the 40’s and 50’. It is best understood by comparing society to the human body as they believe everything has a function, for example, people in society have to work together like organs in order to deal with problems and ensure that society is running positively. Talcott Parsons believed that one of the main role of an institution is to be governed by norms to ensure that the people in their society are behaving acceptable. The institutions each have a function as it helps contribute to the stability of society or the social system, for example, one of the family function is socialization which involves teaching your children the correct way of how to behave inside society. Talcott Parsons (1951) also, talks about the sick role theory which describes the roles and responsibility of those who are ill as when they are sick, they are forming a deviance behavior and are positively sanctioned through legitimization.…
I support your summation that case management encompasses the continuum of care is not merely subjective however this process requires a participative process to identify and facilitate options and services for meeting individuals’ health needs, while decreasing fragmentation and duplication of care all the while enhancing quality, cost-effective clinical outcomes(Dunham-Taylor & Pinczuk, 2015, p. 635). Therefore a central prerogative and essential component within these practices is fluidity that is most effective when it changes and adapts to potential obstacles in the navigation of healthcare system. Lastly, when case management is practiced in this manner, costs are contained and patients, and families are viewed as essential members…
As health care providers, it is natural to want to heal the patients completely. Today, many people are wanting and needing more from their health care system. The healing hospital paradigm incorporates the process of physical healing, as well as the mind and spiritual healing (Erie Chapman Foundation, 2009). Spirituality is the foundation of the meaning of life. For some, the foundation is built on religion and for others it may include things like music, art, family or the community (Erie Chapman Foundation, 2009). This paper will identify the concepts of a healing hospital, technological advances, and the physical design of the hospital, along with the culture in which promotes a holistic approach…
Understand sociological approaches to health and social care – Patterns and trends in health and illness among different social groupings…
References: Gardner, D. (2005). Ten Lessons in Collaboration. Issues in Nursing, Vol. 10, 1. Retrieved…
Bertakis, K., Azari, R. (2010). Patient Centered- Care is Associated with Decreased health care utilization. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 24 (3) 22-239. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2011.03.100170…
Long term continuum care: the continuum of care includes all levels of health care and personal care service available. It is normally defined as all levels of housing, supportive, and health care services available to a person in a given locality.…
This essay is based on the Case study of a patient named as Mrs Ford. It will be written as a logical account, adopting a problem solving approach to her care. She is elderly and has been admitted onto a medical ward in the hospital, following a stroke. This essay analyses the care that she will receive and focuses on the use of assessment tools in practice. Interventions will be put in place directly relating to the assessment feedback and in line with best practice.…
Healthcare around the world varies from nation to nation, and is one of the most important considerations throughout life as generations become older and become more dependent on their country’s healthcare system. One of the most significant differences between the U.S. and other developed nations is healthcare. Medicare shares similar features to what is offered in European nations in that it is a form of universal health insurance funded by public tax dollars. Originally established in…
The health care industry can sometimes be a little tricky. There are so many types of health care plans. Continuum of care is a system that tracks patient’s comprehensive health care services of all levels of intensity of care. This system is broken down into several different categories. Which are extended care, ambulatory care, acute hospital care, wellness, home care, outreach and housing.…
Patient-centred care is a widely used but poorly understood concept in medical practice (Stewart, 2001).…
Civil law is divided into different categories such as Family law, Tort, contract law and administrative law (Nockleby, 2013). Family law is regarded as the law that regulates rights, duties and relationship within the family (Statsky, 2014) while tort is the general label given to a class of civil wrong whereby the courts provides a remedy as compensation for damages (Weller, 2013). Furthermore, Miller and Jentz, (2013) identified contract law is an enforceable agreement while Adamson (2011) defines administrative law as the part of law regulating public bodies like courts, local authorities and how other public institution operates. Also, Gaines and Miller (2012), emphasises that these laws should guide healthcare practitioners in decision…
Patients have the ability to leave their providers if they are not happy with them or they can voice their opinions in an attempt to change the care. A strategy for patient satisfaction is through a variety of surveys. The surveys are provided so that patients can rate them and voice any concerns about the care of the clinic. It shows patients that the healthcare facility actually cares. Surveys can be done at the healthcare facility, through email or letter, or even through the phone. The data is then gathered and observed and the…