the patients. Special care must be taken not only to ensure the safety of the patient but to their mental and emotional well-being. As Garthwait (2014) explains‚ social workers must be aware and document all findings when it concerns the patient as this is admissible data that can be presented in a legal case. As you mentioned in your video the patient you spoke of had some injuries and was displeased with the manner in which she was being treated. You also stated that you must follow the written guidelines
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communication in adult social care settings Assignments Task A – Short Answer Questions Ai Describe two methods of verbal communication other than one-to-one conversation. -E-mail and texts Aii Describe two methods of non-verbal communication. -Body language and facial expression. Aiii Identify five different reasons why people communicate. -To share ideas‚ express feelings‚ express needs‚ give and receive information‚ to share opinions. Aiv Give two reasons why it is important to
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What have I learned from Social Work? A little knowledge that acts is worth infinitely more than much knowledge that is idle. - Kahil Gibran Social work has offered me the tools to work with communities and individuals through the process of change. By standing with (beside and behind) those with whom I work‚ I can offer insight‚ support and advocacy to communities who hope to build the frameworks for change. Social Work has taught me about the systems that inform and structure peoples
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1. List the main terms and conditions of your contract of employment • Verbally agreed • In a written contract‚ or similar document • Employee handbook • In an offer letter from employer • Required by law • In collective agreements • Implied terms 2. Who should you contact at work if you have? • A grievance – Matron / Formal meeting • To Report an incident ¬¬¬¬- the nurse in charge / Matron • To be involved in a disciplinary process - Employer Advice 3. With regards to
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outcomes. It is generally accepted that as a person ages‚ the number of medicines they take‚ the number of chronic conditions they live with‚ and the number of hospital visits they will require‚ will increase. A concerning statistic is that as many as one in four elderly patients discharged from hospital will experience an adverse health event within thirty days of hospital discharge. These events may have serious outcomes‚ which may include a need for care in an emergency department‚ readmission to
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in Partnership in Health and Social Care Student Name Edexcel BTEC Levels 4 and 5 Higher Nationals in Health and Social Care Unit Code: 5 Date Issued: Aug 2013 Assignment Evaluation Sheet – Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care St Patrick Student ID No.: Edexcel Registration No.: Date of submission 17:00 on 26th Oct 2013 Lecturer Name: Chris Tapp Internal Verifier Name: Shirley Yearsley ACHIEVING A PASS ALL assessment criteria must be met to achieve a pass LO1
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The ways in which people think‚ feel and behave are investigated through social psychology (Kowalski & Westen‚ 2005). Social psychology is a process that examines the way in which social settings influence one’s actions. People react to others in many different ways. The way in which someone behaves or acts‚ changes based on their environment and beliefs (one on one versus group settings) and based on biases‚ stereotypes‚ attributions‚ attitudes‚ self impressions and first impressions. There are
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Task 2 Scenario As a manager of a health and social care organization i would like to present to you the effectiveness of the service when supporting people through significant life event. 1. Providing the right care and support * Rehabilitation and early supported discharge An element of the national stroke strategy is the implementation of early supported discharge (ESD). ESD provides a greater proportion of rehabilitation in the community rather than in hospital. It is not suitable
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politicians and how they can make a difference with a social work background. I do not see myself running for a political office in my future‚ but I would get more involved with what is going on and support a politician who has the best interest for the people. Yes I do believe that social work politicians are able to advocate for their clients effectively‚ because they know what their clients need and can represent their clients interests. Social workers also have to have the knowledge and understand
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currently to be congruent with person-centered theory. With resources of information provided by Halbur & Halbur‚ I have been able to dissect parts of the theory. According to the Institute of Professional Counsellors‚ an organization training in multiple theories‚ “The humanistic approach views people as capable and autonomous‚ with the ability to resolve their difficulties‚ realize their potential‚ and change their lives in positive ways”. This approach is vital in person-centered theory which focuses on
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