General Knowldge Flashcards
What are the rights of an individual
Choice
Confidentiality
Equal + fair treatment
Consultation
Protection from abuse and harm
Benefits for maintaining a service users rights
Empowerment
Individual needs are met
Trust
High self esteem
Types of non verbal communication
Gestures
Body language
Sign language
Facial expressions
Eye contact
What is non verbal communication
Involves the messages we send without speaking e.g facial expressions gestures and body language.
9 person centre values
Individuallity
Choice
Rights
Independence
Privacy
Dignity
Respect
Partnership
Encouraging decision making of services users.
Health care setting
Dentist or orthodontist
GPS
Opticians
Hospitals
Health care centre
Pharmacy
Walk in centre
Nursing home
Social care setting
Residential home
Homeless shelters
Food bank
Support groups
Council officer
Children’s home
Retirement home
Community centres.
The 6 C’s of care
Compassion
Communication
Courage
Commitment
Care
Competence
What does equal and fair treatment mean?
equal and fair treatment is when everyone is given equal opportunities based on their needs and abilities. their needs must be met individually.
results = equal, valued, respected, happy
what does confidentiality mean?
confidentiality requires consent to access information. information is kept on a need to know basis and must be stored correctly and safely stored locked away with a password.
- keeping documents private if choose so.
- personal information protected
-need to know basis
-password/ lock/ private
results = respected, secure, safe, trust, happy bro keep going/loyal to service
how to answer a explain how question?
2 in detail (better option)
3 in not so much detail
what is empowerment?
the amount of control or power an individual feels they have over their life.
- increases independance
- increase self reliance
- improves self reliance
increases trust in practitioners
what is meant by high self esteem?
based on feelings of self-concept and self- worth.
-can do attitde
-high levels of engagement
-improve mental health
- vaules = respected feelings
what is meant by trust?
having reliance that someone has an individuals best interest at heart to meet their needs.
-easier to relax
-empowerment
-self-respect
-high self esteem
-safe, cared for
-valued
-able to open up
what is meant by ‘individual needs are met’?
where different needs are met to fit each individual. e.g 1 mobility needs to get appropriate care
e.g 2 communication skills
- greater confidence in service providers
- service users receive the appropriate care and treatment that is relevant to their needs.