Medicare was instituted because the elderly needed financial assistance with many health related issues associated with aging. Medicare helps to insure that the elderly receive the care they need regardless of social class and income. The health care program not only helps the elderly‚ but it also provides insurance for the poor to ensure their physical well-being. Medicare is for those 65 years of age who are eligible for social security and have paid in to Medicare. Medicare consists of two types of
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Public health and social justice are very much interlinked (Gostin & Powers‚ 2006). Public health focuses on addressing the health care needs of the community rather than the individual‚ and on prevention rather than cure (Blacksher‚ 2014). Social conditions is one of the important underlying determinants of health. In view of this‚ social determinants such as living conditions‚ housing‚ a unhygienic and polluted environment which depend on the socio-economic status of the individual have to be addressed
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.............................3 Summaries of Journal Articles......................................................................3 Key Aspects: Medication Errors and their Causes.............................................. 4 Impact on Client Care.................................................................................5 Strategies to prevent Medication Errors ..........................................................6 Conclusion.....................................................
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Research Methods in Health and Social Care Critical review of quantitative research Majid‚S.Foo‚S.Luyt‚B.Ahang‚X.Theng‚YL.Chang‚YK.Mokhtar‚IA.(2011) Adopting and evidence-based practice in clinical decision making: nurses’ perceptions‚ knowledge ‚ and barriers. Journal of the Medical Library Association 99(3) PP229-236. This essay will be a critical review on the study conducted by Majid et al (2011). The article which is titled ‘Adopting evidence-based practice in clinical decision making: Nurses’
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The role of the health and social care worker Explain how a working relationship is different from a personal relationship The difference between a working relationship and personal relationship is that: A working relationship is where you are placed with other people and work as part of team where each individual is working following professional codes of conduct‚ towards the achievement of shared aims and objectives. By working to a set of rules and procedures for which you’re paid
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Unit 5 Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in health and social care 1.1‚ 1.2 Physical Abuse Physical abuse is abuse involving contact intended to cause feelings of intimidation‚ pain‚ injury‚ or other physical suffering or bodily harm.. Physical abuse includes... * Hitting / slapping / kicking * Pushing * Pinching * Force feeding * Burning / scalding * Misuse of medication or restraint * Catheterisation for the convenience of staff * Refusing access to
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AS AND A2 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE STUDENT REVIEW PERSONAL DETAILS Please tick appropriate box Attendance Excellent Explained absence but good Explained absence Unexplained absence Cause for concern Punctuality Excellent Good Acceptable Needs improvement Unacceptable Suitability of dress Sensible awareness Displays understanding Satisfactory Inappropriate Lacks awareness and understanding Confidentiality
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Workbook one Principles of communication in adult social care settings 1) Sign language Lip reading Makaton Braille Technological aid Human aid – interpreter – translator –signer 2) They are hurt They want food They are tried General interaction They want a drink 3) a) colleagues – the environment will be a pleasant and positive one to work within if colleagues communicate regularly therefore promoting team work. b) the service user- people usually feel satisfied
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Define person-centred values? 1.2 Explain why it is important to work in a way that embeds person centred values? 1.3 Explain why risk-taking can be part of a person centred approach? 1.4 Explain how using an individual’s care plan contributes to working in a person centred way? 2.2 How do you find out the history‚ preferences‚ wishes and needs of the individual? 3.1 Explain the importance of establishing consent when providing care or support? 3.3 Explain what steps to take if consent cannot
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children you have a duty of care to them‚ this means it is your responsibility to keep the child safe and free from harm. The younger the child the greater the duty of care is‚you need to be vigilant and pay attention to keep children safe. Mentally risk assessing situations as they arise will help you see any potential dangers to the child and help you plan to avoid any risk. You also need to be aware of a child’s feelings and help them develop them so they understand how words as well as actions
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