Confidentiality is an essential component to the counseling process. It allows for the client to build a trustful relationship with the counselor. “ Counselors regard the promise of confidentiality to be essential for the development of client trust” (Glosoff & Pate‚ 2002). Most individuals that seek counseling services assume that what is discussed in the counseling sessions with the counselor will be kept in confidence with limited exceptions. These exceptions become a complex balancing act
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If a client begins to make a disclosure of abuse it is important to ensure privacy and confidentiality. It is necessary to show that listening skills are employed and that I remain calm and receptive. I must listen without interruption and make it clear that I am taking their disclosure seriously. I must only ask questions of clarification if I am unclear as to what the vulnerable adult is saying. It is important that I acknowledge their courage in coming forward and tell them that they are not responsible
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Confidentiality is the protection of personal information. Confidentiality means keeping a client’s information between you and the patient‚ and not telling others including friends and family. (Learning‚ n.d.). For example‚ the information about a child suffering from Cystic Fibrosis should not be disclosed to anyone other than the child and his/her parents. Confidentiality involves restricting patient’s information and not disclosing personal data of patients indiscriminately. For example‚ telling
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Due to confidentiality i will name my clinical environment James ward. It is a 1-beded mixed ward that benefits from an adequate level of qualified staff that are approachable and values student’s personal initiation and involvement in educationally valuable activities. The Gibbs (1988) reflective framework will be used. There are journals and access to a computer‚ linked to the internet‚ which can be accessed by students for research on assigned topics‚ as part of their learning contract. The
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Question 1 There are many principles and theories involved in the practice of assessment. Many of these concepts can be used as a guide to help both the candidate and assessor to plan the assessment process and assessment activities. Communication is a vital principal as it is used throughout the practice of assessment. It will be continuously used by both the assessor and candidate and others who will be involved in the assessment process. A variety of methods could be used to communicate with
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Patient Confidentiality: Ethical Implications to Nursing Practice Patient Confidentiality: Ethical Implications to Nursing Practice Patient confidentiality is a fundamental practice in healthcare and it is integral part of healthcare ethical standards (Purtilo & Dougherty‚ 2010). According to the American Nurses Association (ANA) code of ethics “the nurse has a duty to maintain confidentiality of all patient information” (Nursing world‚ p.6). Also‚ when a patient confidentiality
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The Principles and Practice of Moist Wound Healing Abstract Caring for patients with wounds is commonly encountered in a nurse’s career in most health care settings‚ whether it is in neonatal‚ mental health‚ community‚ or aged care. In the past‚ wound dressings were created to absorb all exudate‚ believing that dry wounds will reduce the risk of infection. Within the last fifty years‚ the concept of moist wound therapy has become the most effective approach to wound care. Before treating any wound
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Legislation and Policies Governing Confidentiality and the Sharing of Information: Data Protection Act 1998 Any organisation that holds information on individuals needs to be registered with the Information Commissioner. This is designed to ensure that confidential information cannot be passed onto others without the individual’s consent‚ or the parents or guardians consent with regard to children. Individuals also have the right to access personal data held on file about themselves‚ or in
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Purpose of study Authors To analyse how and on what information General Practitioners (GPs) base their decision to prescribe antidepressants. This study looked at policies and practices used by GPs in regards to this problem. Subject of antidepressants has been addressed in many studies‚ recent increase in the statistics of amount of medicines prescribed for that reason shows that changes in the policies are required and this study focus on why is that. As the study was funded by Medical Research
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UNIT 2 –PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT IN ADULT SOCIAL CARE SETTINGS Task 1 Number 1 REFLECTING ON PRACTICE What is reflective practice? Reflective practice enables you to develop your skills‚ increase your knowledge and deal with emotionally challenging situations. Developing your reflective practice early on will pay dividends on everything you undertake as well as building a strong foundation for a successful career. What you did - How you did it - Why you did it - How you
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