According to the dictionary‚ the word health is “the state of being free from illness.” At a first glance‚ this defination seems to be very direct and simple‚ however the meaning of the word ‘health’ nowadays is much more complex. The above definition pretty much sums up our view of health in the first half of the 20th century. But over the past few decades‚ the definititon and concept of health has evolved to encompass more elements than just the physical well-being of a person. This is partly
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cti Unit 331 Support use of medication in social care settings OUTCOME 1 1. The main legislation is the Medicines Act 1968. there area vast amount more that have a direct impact from that in the social care setting‚ these are as follows; ➢ The medicines act 1968 ➢ The misuse of drugs act 1971 ➢ The Children act 1981 ➢ The data protection act 1998 ➢ The care standards act 2000 ➢ The health and social care act 2001 ➢ The health act 2000
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Health and Social Care Assignment UNIT 5 - UNDERSTAND PERSON-CENTRED APPROACHES IN ADULT SOCIAL CARE SETTINGS ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW In this assignment‚ you will demonstrate your knowledge of person-centred care and consider how to put this into practice in complex and sensitive situations. You will explore what is meant by the term ‘consent’‚ define person-centred values‚ and consider how active participation can be used to best effect. You will consider how risk assessments can support informed
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Jemma Walker Unit 3; P1 P1 - Explain potential hazards and the harm that may arise from each in a health or social care setting Relating to the physical environment The physical environment is everything that is around you‚ this includes; 1. The building 2. The air 3. The temperature 4. Objects 5. People 6. Pets The physical environment has a huge impact on the staffs and individuals well-being. The spread of Airborne infections are increased when the ventilation
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users‚ staff and other stakeholders‚ therefore there must be systems in place to ensure compliance. Important legislations that relate to the care sector are the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974‚ Health and Social Care Act 2008‚ the Equality Act 2010‚ the Care Act 2014‚ the Safeguarding of Vulnerables Act 2006‚ Mental Capacity Act 2005‚ Mental Health Act 1983 and Liability Protection
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the health and social care worker 1. Understand working relationship in health and social care. 1.1 Explain how a working relationship is different from a personal relationship’ The difference between a working relationship and personal relationship is that 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
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HEALTH AS A SOCIAL PRODUCT Sociological understanding of health made it clear that health as different levels of meaning. The interpretation of each meaning changes the perception of individual understanding of health. The sociologist made it clear from many points of view that health is a social product. There is little doubt that the low standard of living and persistence of absolute poverty in the developing world are the key determinants of health. According to the world health organisation
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in January 2000 by the Department of Health and Human Services. This program intended to tackle nationwide promotions and disease preventions in the communities in which they sever form social disparities in health. Social disparities generally specify as the difference in health status that are consistently correlated with various levels of latent social advantages and position in the social ladder (Braveman & Gruskin‚ 2003.) these social disparities in health are mirrored by ethnicity‚ sexual orientation
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Unit 10 – Discussion I have analysed and calculated the results of my research questionnaire I will now discuss upon the effectiveness of my questionnaire and if in fact I have supported or contradicted my research hypothesis “Teenage girls aged 15-19 years old are unaware of the signs and symptoms and consequences of anorexia nervosa.” Explanation of findings In my second question‚ I asked the participants to define anorexia in the best way that they could. Reflecting on the question‚
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those individuals feel they are making a contribution to their communities. But if this is not the cause it can make people feel that they are just a drain. Social Development P1) During old age individuals start to consider retirement‚ this means that most of the elderly become less social in the community‚ however it gives them more social time with individuals who care about them such as friends and family. If the individual had strong connections with family and friends this would be the stage
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