The Care Of Medicines in the health care sector What is a drug? A drug is a substance which when is taken in to the body may modify its function Example: blood pressure tablet ACE inhibitors ramipril): This class of medication works by blocking the body’s production of a substance that tightens the blood vessels. As a result‚ the blood vessels become more relaxed‚ and the pressure inside the vessels decreases What is a medicine? A medicine is a drug that is used in the treatment/
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successful team has the ability to work together‚ agree with decisions‚ have common interests which in this case would be the well being of the patient‚ must have people skills and leadership skills so they are able to get their point across and take part in group meetings and must also be committed. Partnerships can be formed between a number of individuals‚ agencies or organisations with a shared interest. Health care proffessionals often work alongside one another as part of a team‚ each member has a unique
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HSC 024 : Principles of safeguarding and protection in Health and Social Care 1.1 Define the following types of abuse: Physical abuse: is an act of another party involving contact intended to cause feelings of physical pain‚ injury‚ or other physical suffering or bodily harm Sexual abuse: consists of a sexual act that is forced on one person by another. Sexual abuse can occur between two or more people of any age‚ but it particularly affects children‚ as children can never legally
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improving the health and quality of life for people with dementia There are many health professionals who provide services that are available to individuals with dementia. Health care services include home care‚ day care and services provided by doctors and nurses. The services available and the way they are organised‚ vary from area to area. Health and social care professionals have a duty to work closely with each other and communicate with each other to provide the best support and care with those
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legislations that settings have to follow in order to comply with the law. These are clearly stated in the book of National Minimum Standards for Regulated Childcare. Settings such as schools must follow all laws and acts for ensuring children ’s safety‚ health and security. Development Accidents and Injuries Standard 10 (Healthcare) 10.14 says that at all times a fully trained first aider must be available and there must be at least 1 trained first aider for every 10 children in the setting. The first
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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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Standard of care and Medical practice Jose Konde HLT-305 January 25‚ 2015 Everyday Health care professionals are entrusted with people’s health care and‚ therefore‚ their lives. The nation does not give this responsibility softly; it comes with the reasonable conditions that Heath care providers‚ who are the ones that the patients trust‚ obey by rigid professional‚ ethical and legal standards. The word scope of practice is known as the rules‚ the regulations‚ and the boundaries within which a complete
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Unit 2 – Development from conception to age 16 years. E1. Describe the development of children in a selected age range and in two areas of development. Stages of physical development The First Month From age’s birth to three years‚ the child should be able to lie supine‚ lie with head turned to one side‚ and by one month can lift the head. If pulled to sitting position‚ the head will lag‚ the back curves over and the head falls forward. Also the child should be able to turn his or her head towards
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treated differently because of their gender‚ age‚ race‚ disability‚ sexuality‚ or religion.Discrimination may inadvertently take place when a rule or policy that applies equally to everybody is more restrictive for people from a certain group. 3.By supporting a person’s equality you are treating them as equal and including them in all activities‚ you will be reducing the likelihood of discrimination. Outcome 2 there are various pieces of legislation in place to promote equality and
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QUALIFICATION HANDBOOK Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) (3978-51/52/53/54/55/56) December 2011 Version 2.1 (July 2011) Qualification at a glance Subject area City & Guilds number Age group approved Entry requirements Assessment Fast track Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) 3978 19+ There are no entry requirements Portfolio of Evidence‚ Practical
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