Unit 003 Questions And Answers
Unit 003 Introduction to duty of care in health, social
Care or children’s and young people’s settings
Outcome 1 Understand the implications of duty of care
1.1. Define the term ‘duty of care’
Duty of care is the legal duty to take reasonable care so that others aren't harmed. It is a requirement that a person acts toward others and the public with watchfulness, attention and caution that a reasonable person in the circumstances would. If a person's actions do not meet this standard of care, then the acts are considered negligent, and any damages resulting may be claimed in a lawsuit for negligence.
1.2. Describe how the duty of care affects own work role.
As part of my role as a therapy assistant working in a health and care setting …show more content…
Working as a therapy assistant I have a duty of care to that person which means I must do everything that I can within in my role to keep them safe but I also have a duty to respect the patients’ rights and their ability to make their own choices, so this could provide a dilemma. An example of this is if a patient no longer wishes to mobilise with a Zimmer frame, but their care plan states that they need to in order to mobilise; as part of my role I must encourage the patient to use it and explain the risks of not using it ensuring that they understand the risks. I would also seek guidance from the physiotherapist who may suggest trying to mobilise with a stick to see how the patient manages and monitor the situation. If the patient insists on mobilising unaided then it is important that it is documented and that the patient signs to say they are aware of the risks involved. If the patient insists on doing something which is unsafe or poses risks then that is their choice and I must respect their right to do so, but I have a duty of care and must do everything I can to keep them safe while respecting their individual
Care or children’s and young people’s settings
Outcome 1 Understand the implications of duty of care
1.1. Define the term ‘duty of care’
Duty of care is the legal duty to take reasonable care so that others aren't harmed. It is a requirement that a person acts toward others and the public with watchfulness, attention and caution that a reasonable person in the circumstances would. If a person's actions do not meet this standard of care, then the acts are considered negligent, and any damages resulting may be claimed in a lawsuit for negligence.
1.2. Describe how the duty of care affects own work role.
As part of my role as a therapy assistant working in a health and care setting …show more content…
Working as a therapy assistant I have a duty of care to that person which means I must do everything that I can within in my role to keep them safe but I also have a duty to respect the patients’ rights and their ability to make their own choices, so this could provide a dilemma. An example of this is if a patient no longer wishes to mobilise with a Zimmer frame, but their care plan states that they need to in order to mobilise; as part of my role I must encourage the patient to use it and explain the risks of not using it ensuring that they understand the risks. I would also seek guidance from the physiotherapist who may suggest trying to mobilise with a stick to see how the patient manages and monitor the situation. If the patient insists on mobilising unaided then it is important that it is documented and that the patient signs to say they are aware of the risks involved. If the patient insists on doing something which is unsafe or poses risks then that is their choice and I must respect their right to do so, but I have a duty of care and must do everything I can to keep them safe while respecting their individual