Principles for implementing duty of care in health‚ social care or children’s and young people’s settings 1 Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice (a) What it means to have a duty of care in one’s own work role A duty of care is a legal obligation to all Health and Social carers and professionals who have to act in the best interests of individuals and others‚ also not to act or fail to act in a way that results in harm. This duty of care can be a general implied minimum
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Health & Social Care NVQs Legislation England Legislation Information (England) Introduction In this document you will find an overview of some of the Government Policy and legislation which has an impact on workers in health and social care settings. You will be able to identify the legislation that most affects the work you do‚ and will have a broad understanding of the International‚ European and UK Government policy that has an impact upon the way we must work. Plans for genuine partnership
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Unit 201: Child and young person development Assessment 2.1 A) Background There are many factors that can influence a child’s background. Children from different countries who change schools may find it difficult to adapt to different teaching methods. Children who come from deprived backgrounds are less likely to achieve well in school as parents find it difficult to manage there needs ‚also children who are a different race can be targeted for being a different colour
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Introduction to Equality and Inclusion in Health‚ Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings 1.1 The term ‘Diversity’ means the state or fact of being diverse; different or unlike. Within equality and inclusion it is the difference between individuals and groups including: culture‚ nationality‚ ability‚ ethnic origin‚ gender‚ age‚ religion‚ beliefs‚ sexual orientation and social class. The term ‘Equality’ means the state or quality of being equal; correspondence in-quantity‚
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explain what is ment by diversity/equality/inclusion/diversity . DIVERSITY diversity means visible and non-visible that exist between people. diversity is even though people have things in common with each other‚they are still diffrent and unique in many ways‚ diversity is recognising and valuing those diffrences EQUALITY equality means treating people equaly and in a way that is appropriate for there needs‚equality isnt about treating everyone the same way‚ but it recognises that their needs
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these two types of abuse on the health and well-being of adults. Abuse and neglect/ Physical abuse Abuse and neglect are a major source of stress and can have long-term effects on the health and well-being of older adults. The stress of abuse may trigger chest pain or angina‚ and may be a factor in other serious heart problems. High blood pressure‚ breathing problems‚ stomach problems (ulcers)‚ and panic attacks are common stress-related symptoms among older people who experience abuse. Abuse
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Unit 4222-201 Introduction to communication in health‚ social care or children’s and young people’s settings 1.1 Identify different reasons why people communicate People communicate for different reasons‚ to portray their feelings‚ emotions‚ pain‚ opinions‚ etc. The communication could be professional (formal)‚ or personal (informal). It is important within a social work environment that information is recorded‚ as it may be called upon for legal reasons. All communications are confidential
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SHC 23 – Introduction to equality and inclusion in health‚ social care or children’s and young people’s settings. 1.1 – Explain what is meant by: diversity‚ equality‚ inclusion and discrimination. Diversity. Diversity is the differences in values‚ attitudes‚ cultures‚ beliefs‚ skills and life experiences of an individual in any group of people. In the UK‚ frameworks emphasise that the importance of developing every child’s sense of individuality and encouraging an optimistic sense of pride in
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Contemporary Issues in Health Care Professor Name Reflective essay HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE During my four year period as a healthcare professional‚ I have seen the doctor who has been missing from the floor for hours because he/she went for lunch and had too much to drink or the nurse who is missing every few hours‚ gone to take a smoke. I have heard of the missing narcotics in pharmacy or the patient who constantly complain that whenever a particular nurse works she
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The Role of Communication and Interpersonal Interaction in Health and Social Care Effective communication is the sending of information through verbal or non-verbal means that has not broken down at any of the key points of communication. The key points of communication are as follows: 1. Information is sent 2. Information is received through one or more of the five senses 3. Information is interpreted and understood 4. Information is returned 5. Information is received 6. Information is interpreted
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