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Question 1

why is partnership important

Answer 1

improves lives of vulnerable adults and children
improves information sharing between professionals
coordinates the way which care is provided

Question 2

difficulties in partnerships

Answer 2

failure to communicate information between services
lack of coordination for health and social care (people do not receive care they need)
delayed discharge

Question 3

what is a holistic approach

Answer 3

A holistic approach takes account of a person’s wider needs (physical, intellectual, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual) and seeks to meet these needs to promote health and wellbeing.

Question 4

advantage of holistic approach

Answer 4

care is personalised
other issues which contributed to the individuals ill health will be identified and addressed
access information and services
being viewed as a whole person and ni=ot a medical problem

Question 5

disadvantages of holistic approach

Answer 5

most people only want their particular symptom or disease treated
doctors don’t look for other issues during diagnosis health and social workers are not skilled to manage all aspects of individuals needs

Question 6

advocacy

Answer 6

express their views and concerns so that they are taken seriously
access information and services
explore choices and options