and various amendments cover the legal management of medication. While care staff are not expected to have detailed knowledge of the legislation‚ they do need to be aware of the legal difference between types of drugs and the legal framework that allows them to handle medicines on behalf of the service user. The following is a list of legislation that has a direct impact upon the handling of medication within a social care setting. * The Medicines Act 1968 * The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
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054.1 Ac1. Explain what it means to have a duty of care in own work role In my work I have a duty of care to the young people I work with. This means their health‚ safety‚ wellbeing and emotional development is my responsibility. For me to do this I follow company policies and procedures and when needed seek advice from the appropriate people. Ac3. Explain where to get additional support and advice about conflicts and dilemmas. While at work for any support I need I firstly will talk to
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AS Health and Social care Coursework Unit 2 – Communication in care settings. F911. Coursework guidance and requirements This piece of coursework is out of 50 marks. You will be assessed through four assessment objectives (AO) Time line for assignment submissions- all work to be handed in during the timetabled class of the week identified. Deadlines will be identified in class. Evidence to be submitted Task 1- written work‚ bibliography/source list Task 2- Written work
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the different values and principles that are applied in care planning and how they will enable the provision of holistic support for service users. Providing direct care/ meeting and supporting the individuals needs Meeting the individual’s needs‚ making sure that they recognise and promote the rights of the individual and making sure that they have a right to make choices and engaging in having their needs met are all important in social care. Independence and the wellbeing of the individual using
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Communication in health and Social Care Name: Deshan Weerasinghe Student ID: D0113P16004 Table of Content Content Page Introduction 2 1.1 Apply relevant theories of communication to health and social care contexts 3 1.2 Use communication skills in health and social care context 4 1.3 Review methods of dealing with inappropriate interpersonal communication between individuals in health and social care settings 5 1.4 Analyze
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Safeguarding in Health and Social Care Under the Health and Social Care Act (2008)‚ abuse is defined as: “Single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress including physical‚ emotional‚ verbal‚ financial‚ sexual‚ racial abuse‚ neglect and abuse through misapplication of drugs.” Abuse can happen to anyone‚ anywhere‚ at any time. However‚ it is so alarming that more and more elderly
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1 Know how to recognise signs of abuse A Define the following types of abuse and identify the signs and/or symptoms associated with each type of abuse The Department of Health has defined abuse as “Abuse is a violation of an individual’s human and civil rights by any person or persons” (No Secrets 2000). There are many different types of abuse and individual cases of abuse usually involve a different combination of these different types. (i) Physical abuse Refers to hitting‚ slapping‚ scratching
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Health & Social Care NVQs Legislation England Legislation Information (England) Introduction In this document you will find an overview of some of the Government Policy and legislation which has an impact on workers in health and social care settings. You will be able to identify the legislation that most affects the work you do‚ and will have a broad understanding of the International‚ European and UK Government policy that has an impact upon the way we must work. Plans for genuine partnership
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Communication Communication in a health and social care setting is important to improve a persons life and meet their needs. Communication between clients and carers form a bond so that the client can begin to trust the carer. Communication is also important for other reasons. Clients can tell carers how they feel‚ and inform them of any problems they are having. This communication usually occurs when the bond is already formed with the client and the carer. Communication helps the carer gain important
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that the patients would have to pay for medical treatment. However‚ since universal health has overtaken Community Memorial Hospital‚ there is little money that will be distributed throughout the doctors. There is small amounted of medicine‚ due to how many people come in the hospital. This is what our world is going to lead to if universal health is going to be allowed. Therefore‚ health care in the
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