INTRODUCTION For the purposes of this essay the Elderly Care Scenario has been selected. The aim of this essay is to discuss the concept of vulnerability and why the patient in the Elderly Care Scenario is vulnerable. With reference to the NMC Code‚ the second part of the essay will discuss how the scenario demonstrates/does not demonstrate professional values and how the staff could have empowered the patient and demonstrated respect and maintained his dignity. The third part then discusses the
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Health and Social Care Essay ‘The uses of verbal and non-verbal communication in care settings’ Communication skills are defined as; verbal and non-verbal words‚ phrases‚ voice tones‚ facial expressions‚ gestures and body language that you use to interact with another person. Effective communication is essential in all care settings as part of building and maintaining good patient-colleague relationships. These skills help both patient and colleague to learn about each other and understand
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communicate for many different reasons. They can consist of portraying emotions‚ pain or opinions. Communication between colleagues is essential to the continuity of care for the service user‚ and the staffs are aware of the current needs of the service user. Communicating can resolve conflict‚ avoid cultural misunderstandings‚ solve problems & develop good relations with others. 1‚ 1.2 Communication is a fundamental relationship-building skill in the workplace. If people don’t communicate well
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Principles of Diversity‚ equality and inclusion in adult social care settings 1.1 Explain what is meant by Diversity Diversity is about difference‚ and the value of diversity is the richness and variety that different people bring to society. 1.1 Explain what is meant by Equality Equality is when each individual needs to be treated the same as everyone else. It is important that each individual has equal opportunities. Each individual has equal rights. 1.1 Explain what is meant by Inclusion
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Introduction to communication in Health‚ Social care or children’s and young people’s settings. Unit 001 Outcome 1: Understand why communication is important in the work setting? • People communicate to give and receive information i.e. Child A has eaten a piece of toast during snack time‚ as child A doesn’t usually do this we informed the parents of the child’s progress at the end of our preschool session. • • People also communicate
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| |Introduction to Communication in Health‚ Social | |Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings | The answers can be achieved either by a candidate’s written statement or through professional discussion with an assessor Aim This unit is aimed at those who work in health or social care settings or with children or young
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Health - state if complete physical‚ mental‚ and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. State of being well and using every power the individual possesses to the fullest extent.- (nightingale) Wellness- is an integrated method of functioning oriented towards maximizing the potentials of an individual within the environment where he is functioning. - Dunn. Well being- a subjective perception of balance‚ harmony‚ and vitality. - (Leddy and pepper) Illness- Disturbance
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Programme Unit Title: Working 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
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CU1572 Support use of medication in social care settings 1. Understand the legislative framework for the use of medication in social care settings 1.1 Identify legislation that governs the use of medication in social care settings The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (and later amendments) The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 (and later amendments) The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)‚ COSHH The Mental Capacity Act (2005) The Access to health records Act (1990)‚ The Data Protection
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Effective communication in health and social care Different forms of communication are effective in a health centre. These different forms are used in different situations and are most effective for what they are used for. One to one communication- a form of one to one communication could be a GP giving test results back to a patient. This is effective because it ensures the patient is getting the correct information straight from the GP. It is private in a one to one environment so there are fewer
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