QUESTION- ( 1.1 ) Identify legislations and codes of practice that relate to handling information in health and social care ANSWER In order to answer the question above I am going to explain the meaning of Legislations: Definition of the word Legislations. Noun 1) An officially elected or otherwise selected body of people vested with the responsibility and power to make laws for a political unit‚ such as a state or nation 2) The process of making or enacting laws: it will require legislation
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Privacy and Confidentiality Maintaining privacy and confidentiality for patients is a fundamental duty of care as a nurse. It is clearly stated that "a nurse must treat personal information obtained in a professional capacity as confidential" (ANMC‚ 2003‚ pg. 4). Although the terms privacy and confidentiality are often interchanged‚ they should be distinguished. Privacy refers to one’s ownership of one’s body or information about one’s self‚ whereas confidentiality refers specifically
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in a parenting role as the primary carer and educator of the child because respecting parents and carer will develop a good relationship between the both of you and they will be able to trust you with their child without any doubts. Honour the confidentiality of information relating to the child and their family‚ unless its disclosure is required by law or is in the best interest of the child because the child and their family information should not be given out by strangers that you have never seen
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Health Care Information System Reflection Carie Dearing NTC/361 October 20‚ 2014 Bruce Yamashita Health Care Information System Reflection In my previous job with a medical clinic there were two main technology systems that were used on a daily basis. These systems were CITRIX and MainFrame and were a necessity for the medical clinic in order for all to communicate. Of course there was also email that was used a daily basis throughout the medical clinic. On the CITRIX system is where all the patients’
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Running Title: Full Disclosure Principle Full Disclosure Principle Full Disclosure Principle Full disclosure plays an important role in the preparation of a company or business financial statements. Full disclosure benefits the user‚ company‚ or business. This principle tries to prevent companies or businesses from provided their user with false or over stated financial information about the company or business financial position. This essay will discuss
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Confidentiality within this scenario is defined as Sam’s personal information being kept private by the nurse caring for him (Burns‚ 2015). This implies that the nurse has a responsibility to maintain Sam’s confidentiality‚ because they have legal requirements to do so (Aldworth‚ 2009). This is supported by the nursing and midwifery council (2015) which states that within all care settings nurses should always make sure they are respecting their patient’s right to privacy. This implies that the
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Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care‚ Unit 5. There are many forms of abuse but are usually classified under five main headings‚ physical‚ sexual‚ psychological‚ financial and institutional. Signs of possible abuse can come in physical forms‚ such as bruises‚ cuts‚ burn marks‚ etc; emotional signs like flinching‚ crying and any other changes in the normal behaviour of the client. Although these are signs of abuse it is in no way conclusive evidence of such. Warning
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Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. By Kimberley Morgan. The United Nations convention on the rights of the child (1989) Built on varied legal systems and cultural traditions‚ the convention is a set of non-negotiable standards and obligations. These basic standards are the minimum requirements that should be respected by all governments. They are founded on respect for the dignity and worth of each individual‚ regardless of race‚ colour‚ gender‚ language‚ religion‚ opinions
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POLICY & PROCEDURES: A child’s safety is of the up most importance and as a Childminder I will do my best to ensure they do not come to any harm. However accidents and illnesses do happen so this policy will details what is to happen if these do occur.Accidents/ Emergencies:In the event of an accident/ emergency I will be responsible for ensuring that all the children are safe while working with the child on a one to one basis. If my assistant is on the premises I will ask that she keeps the
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responsive care in own practice. 4.4 explain why it is important to manage transitions for babies and young children 4.5 explain when and why babies and young children require periods of quiet to rest and sleep 5.1 explain the primary importance of carers in the lives of babies and young children 5.3 evaluate ways of working in partnership with carers Unit 32: Care for the Physical and Nutritional Needs of Babies and Young Children 1.4 explain organisational or regulatory procedures that protect
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