Dementia 211 C-unit Outcome 1- understand key legislation and agreed ways of working that ensure the fulfilment of rights and choices of individuals with dementia while minimising risk of harm. Key legislation- Human rights act 1998 Mental capacity act 2005 Mental capacity and deprivation of liberty safeguards 2005 Adults with incapacity (Scotland) act 2000 Mental health act 2007 The disability discrimination act 1995 Safeguarding vulnerable groups act 2006 Carers
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Lucille Mckenzie‚ a 72 year old female accompanied by her stepdaughter/ sole carer Marjorie Wilson was admitted to the ward on the 17th January via Accident and Emergency (A&E)‚ following a fall at home. X-rays revealed healing fractures of several ribs and arthritic changes‚ but no bony injury of her right hip. Presenting features included‚ a recent history of unexplained falls spanning over 9 months‚ mild confusion‚ a productive cough with yellow sputum‚ dyspnoea‚ indigestion and acute urinary
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the other hand‚ has no notion of a point (or realm) of pure responsibility (if‚ indeed‚ such a notion makes sense). He is happy to discuss responsibility‚ which he does extensively‚ but not in the purified sense that concerns Kant. He praises continence (as well as virtue: NE VII‚ 1)‚ but he cannot follow
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To non-nursing individuals‚ specialty nursing and advanced practice nursing may be similar. However‚ for the nursing professionals there is a huge difference between the two practices. Advanced practice nursing is more than a specialty nursing practice because of the incorporation of the different competencies‚ such as higher education/knowledge‚ autonomy‚ and expertise (Hamric‚ Hanson‚ Tracy‚ and O’Grady‚ 2014). Beitz (2000) has stated that "specialty nursing practice is the application of a range
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Reflective Practice Reflection: Reflecting on the experience of a person who is incontinent. Time and date: May 5th 2012 Pat is a patient where I am doing my work experience in a nursing home. I introduced myself as one of his carers sat down beside him I made sure he was comfortable I introduced myself and asked was it ok to sit down beside him maintaining good eye contact and speaking in a low friendly tone of voice. Thinking and feeling: I felt that I was able to talk to Pat and I made
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has some mobility problems and for the most part uses his wheelchair to get from A to B‚ but uses a zimmer with the assistance from one or two carers to transfer from his chair to his toilet; this is reflected in his care plan. Mr A also where’s a continence aid to preserve his dignity when attempting to get to the toilet‚ the resident knows his own body and is still able to inform staff when in need of assistance with toileting and personal care. Mr.A’s needs are clearly expressed in his care plan
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Explain how difficulties with continence can affect an individuals self-esteem‚ health and their day to day activities A person could be embarrassed and withdrawn because of their incontinence. It can cause them to be a loner because they are afraid to go out because of fear of leakage or accidents‚ which can cause them to have depression. They may not like to do certain activities with children as certain activities may make their bladder control worse and incontinence pads might not be absorbent
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[pic] JOB DESCRIPTION FOR REGISTERED NURSE Title: Staff Nurse Qualifications: RN Accountable to: Manager Overall Accountability: Director of Nursing Aims and Responsibilities 1. To assess‚ plan‚ implement and evaluate the client’s needs. 2. To create and maintain with the home’s staff an environment in which all members of staff can contribute to the maximum of their ability in providing a high standard of skilled nursing care to the residents and encourage
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Information for patients The department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology looks after only women patients. Obstetrics deals with pregnancy and child birth. An obstetrician gives pre pregnancy counseling‚ looks after the woman and her baby during pregnancy‚ helps with child birth and looks after the woman for six weeks after delivery. A gynaecologist looks after women with diseases of the reproductive system. These include period problems‚ infections‚ benign tumours like fibroids and ovarian cysts
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for John. I feel that being aware of Johns care plan I can help promote continence and assist him when episodes of incontinence occur. When the situation arose again in caring for John or any other client in my care I would have done my research properly‚ I would know the clients history‚ needs and capabilities. This information I would have gained from his care plan equipping with the knowledge in helping promote continence and making John comfortable in asking for help and relieving stress during
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