PATCH 1 Health and Social care in Britain during the medieval periods was only available through local parish churches‚ where it was believed to be a Christian duty to undertake the ‘Seven Corporal Works of Mercy’ (Jones 2006).The provision and entitlement of care varied between the many different areas causing many of the poor to migrate to the more generous areas (ibid). This increased the levels of begging and crime creating concerns about social disorder after the reformation of
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an Individualised Person Centred Approach to Nursing Care with and for Older People This essay explores the idea of Person Centred Care and the significance it has in caring for an older patient. Issues related to patients incapable of taking part in their care will also be discussed. Each and every patient should be treated holistically and individually to their own personal needs as part of any nursing care plan. This essay will show this is especially evident in the person centred approach to
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strained social service sector contributed to the growing number of vulnerable populations? The rise in prevalence of chronic conditions is a tricky situation to get a handle on because these conditions have no cure‚ though they can be treated. Chronic conditions play a major role in health as 7 out of 10 deaths each year are linked to these conditions and is much more prevalent for minorities and poor. Prevention is possible‚ but it requires a lot of effort and management and a health lifestyle
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Discriminatory Practice in Health and Social Care Malaika Stafrace 331896m P2: List and describe FOUR different discriminatory practices by the staff that might take place in this residential care home. There are many ways how a person can be discriminated the four that I am going to speak about are overt and covert abuse‚ bullying‚ abuse and prejudice. Overt and Covert abuse: Overt discrimination is a discrimination which is clear‚ it is obvious that they doesn’t want to hire or provide
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affect the older person. Age concern describe dignity to mean that everyone is treated and receives the care that meets their needs which enables them to live their life how they want (age concern 2008). it is important that health care professionals are aware of the ethical and non-ethical values necessary for each patient to feel his or her dignity is fully respected The ageing process effect a multidimensional process of physical‚ psychological‚ and social change.. Some dimensions
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a. Person centred care is a philosophy of providing care that is centred around the person‚ and not just their health needs. In a person centred approach the emphasis should always be on the person as an individual‚ and their unique qualities as determined their life history and experiences‚ likes and dislikes which define their character. It’s very important that people with dementia are treated with respect. They have the same rights as other people including the rights of being treated with dignity
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Moving and handling in health and social care These pages are for employers and employees in the health and social care sectors involved in moving and handling‚ particularly those who assess moving and handling needs and carry out handling activities. Moving and handling is a key part of the working day for most employees; from moving equipment‚ laundry‚ catering‚ supplies or waste to assisting residents in moving. Poor moving and handling practice can lead to: back pain and musculoskeletal
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Medicare was instituted because the elderly needed financial assistance with many health related issues associated with aging. Medicare helps to insure that the elderly receive the care they need regardless of social class and income. The health care program not only helps the elderly‚ but it also provides insurance for the poor to ensure their physical well-being. Medicare is for those 65 years of age who are eligible for social security and have paid in to Medicare. Medicare consists of two types of
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is one type of discrimination. The definition of culture in simple terms is someone’s background‚ including their beliefs and their religion. Someone who could receive culture discrimination could be that of a Muslim male. For example in a health and social care setting of a doctors surgery‚ a white British doctor may give the Muslim bad treatment‚ for example not prescribing them with medication due to their belief and the Muslims religion‚ which would be discriminatory behaviour on the doctors behalf
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believe are important when working in the social care sector. With reference to Biestek’s principles and the National care Standards and how these help care workers work in an anti discriminatory manner. Values are a set of beliefs that we have against what we believe to be right and wrong. We have what we call personal values and professional values. Personal values are what we personally believe to be acceptable. Values are important when working in social care these can ensure that the correct individuals
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