Chapter 1 Psychology in health and social care Key topics ll Relevance of studying psychology ll Schools of thought in psychology ll Psychology in practice: people and practice ll How to make effective use of this book ll Introducing the ‘psychosoap’ family Introduction Our purpose throughout this book is to offer ideas from psychology that can be applied to your work in health or social care. Our objectives are to enable you to: ll apply evidence-based
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equality and inclusion within our society and social health care. Diversity outlines difference and variety; we are all different we have characteristics that make us individual‚ these come from and include: race‚ religion‚ age‚ gender‚ beliefs‚ appearance‚ abilities‚ talents and sexual orientation. These characteristics give us our uniqueness in society‚ not only as individuals but also within groups and different cultures. Equality means treating people fairly‚ where everyone can participate and
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that your setting supports and promotes diversity‚ equality of opportunities and inclusion. By promoting these 3 things it will help children and young people to progress in all areas of their development to have the best possible chances in life. Diversity is what sets people apart from each other‚ a difference in appearance‚ gender‚ sexuality‚ culture‚ religion or disability. Without diversity the world would be a rather boring place although sadly throughout life you will meet people who believe
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There are various ethical issues that relate when collecting research from different health and social care sectors. Confidentiality plays a huge part when working in the Health and Social Care profession as the main priority is the safety of the individuals who come and discuss what is worrying them. The information that is given to a GP for example needs to be kept secret so it doesn’t cause harm to the patient. Also when doing research you need to make sure that everyone involved understands
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KAREN CHAPMAN THE ROLE OF THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL WORKER (UNIT 4222-206) UNDERSTAND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE OUTCOME 1 1. Explain how a working relationship is different from a personal relationship A working relationship is where you are placed with other people and work as part of team where each individual is working following professional codes of conduct‚ towards the achievement of shared aims and objectives. By working to a set of rules and procedures for which
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2012 Issues that affect health care delivery When I hear the term “health care industry”‚ I imagine a system where there is access to diagnosis and care 24 hours a day‚ seven days a week for all in need‚ from birth to death. According to Knickman and Kovner (2011)‚ good health care is an essential foundation for being able to function in society and to enjoy life. People view health care quite differently depending on whether they are sick or well or whether they have adequate health insurance
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harmful effects of smoking. 2) Stillbirth: Women who smoke during pregnancy increase the chances of the death of their babies during pregnancy itself. 3) Low birth weight of the baby: Birth weight of the baby is an important factor for the future health of the baby. Low birth weight can lead to a great many complications. In fact‚ low birth weight is the main reason for pre-natal death (during the first month after the birth). 4) Colic: A baby born of a mother who used to smoke during pregnancy
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1.3 understanding how health and safety legislation is implemented in the health and social care workplace 1.1 Review systems‚ policies and procedures for communicating information on health and safety in the health and social care workplace in accordance with legislative requirements 1.2 Assess the responsibilities in a specific health and social care workplace for the management of health and safety in relation to organisational structure. 1.3 Analyse health and safety priorities appropriate
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Social Security & Health Care Outline 1. Social Security a. Introduction: Social Security: What is it? b. History of Social Security i. Pre social Security era 1. Greek 2. Medieval European 3. The “Poor Laws” ii. Early American Social Security 4. Colonial 5. Civil war 6. Great Depression c. Modern American Social Security iii. When was it established?
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legislations 1.Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 ‚ also referred to as HASAW or HSW‚ is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in the United Kingdom. The Health and Safety Executive is responsible for enforcing the Act and a number of other Acts and Statutory Instruments relevant to the working environment. 2.Health and Social Care Act 2008 The Health and Social Care Act 2008 established the Care Quality Commission
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