A3: 2 - Individualised Care

Question 1

What is there a tendency to allow ‘experts’ to do?

Answer 1

there is a tendency to allow ‘experts’ to take over the decision making and the service users to just ‘do as they are told’

Question 2

What can this tendency result in?

Answer 2

this can result in the service user losing confidence, becoming passive and over-dependent on their care workers

Question 3

What do most situations require a care worker to gain before carrying out a care procedure, treatment or making an arrangement?

Answer 3

most situations require a care worker to gain THEIR CLIENTS CONSENT before carrying out a care procedure, treatment or making an arrangement

Question 4

When is consent required?

Answer 4

most situations require a care worker to gain their clients consent before carrying out a care procedure, treatment or making an arrangement

Question 5

What does empowerment ensure?

Answer 5

empowerment ensures that the client is fully involved in all decisions, understand all the options open to them ensuring INDIVIDUALISED CARE with the client at the HEART OF THE SERVICE