Introduction: The concept of “doctor-patient confidentiality” derives from English common law and is codified in many states’ statutes. It is based on ethics‚ not law‚ and goes at least as far back as the Roman Hippocratic Oath taken by physicians. It is different from “doctor-patient privilege‚” which is a legal concept. Both‚ however‚ are called upon in legal matters to establish the extent by which ethical duties of confidentiality apply to legal privilege. Legal privilege involves the right to
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Duty of care in health social care or children and young people settings 1.Understand the implications of duty of care 1.1 Duty of care is‚ ‘Do everything you can to keep the people in their care safe from harm looking after their safety welfare and interests’ 1.2 Describe how the duty of care affects own work role‚ To always act in the best interest of the clients and their care and needs‚ keep my knowledge and skills up to date‚ provide a service at the standard that fulfills the clients
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An analysis of the student’s performance in care management‚ within an acute care setting. This assignment aims to analyse my performance in care management‚ within an acute care setting‚ a scenario has been chosen and areas of clinical governance have been identified and applied to this case. It will conclude with a discussion of what I have learnt from analysing the scenario. Clinical Governance is the application of ethical‚ legal and professional principles. It is a framework through
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attorney/client communications. Although it seems like this is a positive thing and most of the time it is‚ it can also lead to a major problem for lawyers because similar to psychologists they must ask themselves when is it necessary to break this confidentiality. As a lawyer you work in very close quarters with your clients as they trust you with their personal information and in many cases‚ their freedom. It would be unethical to take advantage of their trust however; there are some exceptions to the
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Assess the individual in a health and social care setting 1. Understand assessment processes 1.1 Compare and contrast the range and purpose of different forms of assessment There are many forms I use to assess an individual’s needs. The first bit of the information comes from Derby City Council‚ which is called a outcome based support assessment. This is what they use to identify someone’s needs and how much care they require. The information on this document is great for Derby City to use‚ but
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communication in adult social care settings Assignment composition Assignment overview In this assignment‚ you will complete tasks to demonstrate your knowledge of the importance of effective communication in adult social care settings‚ and ways to overcome barriers to meet individual needs‚ wishes and preferences in communication. You will also address the principles and practices relating to confidentiality. Tasks There are two tasks to
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SHC 21: Introduction to communication in health‚ social care or children’s and young people’s settings Unit reference F/601/5465 Level 2 Credit value 3 GLH 23 Learner: Mary Bisi Oyeniran Communication is the activity of conveying information between involved parties. This may be a one –to- one interaction between carer to parents‚ child‚ young person or in a group of activities; also in case conferences or even at a staff meeting. Good communication involves listening‚ questioning‚
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EFFECTIVELY 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
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reasonably be intended as confidential meaning that the communication must not be shared with any third party.” according to americanbar.org. Paralegals and attorneys do have to respect confidentiality in the same way. “A paralegal is subjected to the same duty as an attorney to maintain inviolate the confidentiality.” according to sdparalegals.org. Conversations must be kept confidential even through technology. “Paralegals communicating in cyberspace through any form of electronic communication
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Q 1.1 Identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in social care settings? A 1.1 Data Protection Act 1998 (amended in 2003) – The Data Protection Act 1998 (amended in 2003) is a UK law that was set up to protect people’s personal information and who the information was shared with. The act also enables people to make sure that their information is being handled correctly. The 1998 Act replaced and consolidated earlier legislation such as the Data Protection
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