Informed consent is a crucial part of social work care with every single client that you work with. “In the U.S. health care system‚ individual patients are subject to informed consent. That is‚ physicians and healthcare staff must inform an individual patient about his or her “diagnosis‚ prognosis and alternatives for treatment. (McLaughlin & Braun. 1999‚ p.322) A patient then has the right to provide consent for continuation of the treatment process.” (Kirst-Ashman‚ 2014) As stated in our textbook
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Hi Brian‚ It was great to hear that you are considering a career as a social care worker‚ I can honestly say you have picked a very rewarding career. You asked me to describe the term “ duty of care” ok when you start off as an HCA (Health Care Assistant) the person you are responsible for‚ whether they be too young‚ old or incapable of doing certain things their selves which could include personal hygiene‚ cooking a meal or making a snack‚ safety in or around the home or outside
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Assignment 303 Principles of diversity‚ equality and inclusion in adult social care settings Task A Short answer questions Ai Explain in your own words what each term means. Give one example from care practice to illustrate your explanations. Diversity- Diversity refers to something that is diverse‚ means that has different kinds or types. Example different languages‚ culture‚ religion‚ colour and background come together in a group is a diverse group. Equality- Treating everyone same with equal
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role of the Health and social care worker 1. Policy for record keeping and records. This policy outlines the expectations of what details need to be recorded and how they should be recorded. The purpose of this is for clarity and consistency to ensure the provision of safe and effective care. In a health setting‚ records and record keeping ensures the welfare of the client is protected because it ensures inter- professional communication is clear. In social care this is also essential
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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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Principles of personal development in adult social care setting Task A A reflective practice‚ a guide for the social care worker What is reflective practice? This involves thinking about your own practices‚ ideas and actions within your workplace. You are then able to evaluate their effectiveness in order to make improvements and changes. Why is reflective practice important? By analysing your own actions it enables the Social Care worker to improve on their approaches and thus
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The expectations of my role as a social care worker are defined by the codes of practice released by the General Social Care Council in 2001. These are described below: In my role as care assistant I need to promote and protect the rights and interests of my residents by treating everyone as individuals. I need to uphold my residents’ needs‚ views and wishes where appropriate. I must maintain respect‚ dignity and privacy of my residents at all times and encourages equal opportunities to everyone
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Politics & Society > Society and Civilization >Discrimination * View Slide Show How do you challenge discrimination to encourage change? Discrimination Questions Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > History‚ Politics & Society > Society and Civilization >Discrimination * View Slide Show Best Answer This is about providing for everyone’s needs when planning care‚ such as wheelchair access‚ meals for vegetarians‚ information in other languages etc. Provide
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Consent is giving permission to do something. In health and social care settings it usually means that the individual gives consent to take part in an activity or to accept some kind of care or treatment - this could be agreeing to have a shower or a bath - agreeing to take medication‚ as well as agreeing to have their details shared with others. Why is it important that a social care worker works in a way which promotes person centred values? Person-centred approaches are about the individual
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PWSC25 Understanding the role of the social care worker Understand working relationships in social care settings. 1.1 Explain how a working relationship is different from a personal relationship. There are many differences between a working relationship and a personal relationship. A personal relationship is usually a relationship you have chosen to have with an individual. Personal relationships don’t have rules or boundaries‚ and individuals are free to express their opinions. However‚ when it
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