Discussion Question #1: Choose any current social problem that interests you and explain it from each of the sociological perspectives as explained in the two part presentation and the assigned article. The current social problem that interests me is healthcare in the United States. I see physicians and healthcare institutions raking in large sums of money for the care that they give patients‚ whether the care is good or bad. This cost of this care is out of reach for us‚ unless we are lucky
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Kingdom: Ilford Recorder. 30.07.09. Retrieved 5 February 2010 according to Wikipedia‚ .Jez Diamond‚ the actor on Waterloo Road‚ who’s is really known as is Alex Walkinshaw was born on 5th October 1974 and is an English actor best known for playing the role of Sergeant Dale "Smithy" Smith in ITV’s long running police procedural series‚ The Bill‚ but also comes onto Waterloo Road. His first TV appearance was at the age of 12 as an extra in Grange Hill for a year. From 1992 to 1993 he appeared in the sitcom
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A guide for social care workers How the environment promotes well being To promote good wellbeing through the environment that service users live in is really important as it includes the surroundings that they live in and also the personal property of the service users. Some examples of how to do this are; Consulting with the service user on how they would like their room to be decorated and where they want their own personal belongings. Ensuring that any cultural needs are met whether this
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demonstrate: the implications of duty of care. understanding the support available for addressing dilemmas that may arise. the knowledge to respond to complaints. The implications of duty of care. Duty of care Health and social care organisations have what is called a duty of care towards the people they look after. That means that they must do everything they can to keep the people in their care safe from harm. It is not only the care establishment that needs to prioritise the safety
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Assess the role of effective communication and interpersonal interaction in health and social care Good communication and interpersonal interaction is vital in health and social care as the professionals need to have good communication with their colleagues but also the professionals and their patients need good communication so they can clearly understand each so the patient can receive the best possible care. Without good communication and interpersonal interaction there could be very serious
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disadvantages using in particular reference the case studies we ’ve just looked at over the past few weeks‚ using Ann ’s experiences to pin points the pro ’s & con ’s of the decisions she ’s had to make. Overall thinking about the bigger picture and how they disadvantages balance out the advantages. In some of our first text (The Open University. 1.2‚ page 16) it explains who is defined as a carer ’someone who looks after a friend‚ relative or neighbour who needs support because of their sickness
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Roles and Functions in the Health Care Industry There are four major functions of management in a health care setting. They are organizing‚ planning‚ controlling‚ and leading. Organizing‚ as one of the most important parts to leadership (Ekaterini‚ 2010)‚ is the process of handing over tasks‚ distributing resources‚ and assembling and coordinating the activities of both groups and individuals for implementing plans (Lombardi & Schermerhorn‚ 2007). Planning is the “process of setting performance
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they are valued. 1.2 * Communication is an essential tool a carer can use to meet the needs of clients. It is a basic requirement of my job role to communicate with individuals and their families‚ other members of staff on a daily basis. Communicating with other staff members ensures effective team working and continuity of care. It also ensures any health and safety issues are recognised and reported. All carers attend hand over at the beginning of each shift and also complete communication books
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Understand the role of the social care worker Understand working relationships in social care settings 1.1 A working relationship is different from a personal relationship. In a working relationship there are set boundaries which can never be crossed and must remain professional at all times. You do not share personal information about yourself or your family. You should always treat everyone equally regardless of your personal opinions and never force your opinions onto anyone‚ follow your works
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Unit 2 – Individual Rights in Health and social Care Diversity and equality in society Diversity and equality in our society is based upon community that consist of people from different background. There are many factor that contribute to the diversity and equality of the mainly social mainly * Social * Political * Equality * Biological Social Factors Social factors emphasises values that families hold function together every day. The values are based on their cultural
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