HCPC guidelines and the four D's Flashcards
what are the four main regulations for the HCPC
act in the best intrest of the paitents
able to maintain records appropriately
being able to practice and follow ethical guidelined
to be able to work and communicate effectively with others.
how can the clinician act in the best interest of the paitents
not allow paitents sex/religion to affect how they are treated
do not put paitents in harm or risk
how can clinicians maintain records properly
all records on patients remain confidential
all files are locked away or password protected
how can clinicians able to practice and follow ethical guidelines
ensure they are regestered and kepp up to date with updated practices
how can clinicians work and communicate effectively with others
consult with doctors and police
work as part of a multi disaplinary team, communicate key aspects about the paitent
what are the four D’s
Deviance
Distress
Dysfuntion
Danger
what is Deviance
an individuals behaviour that goes against social norms
give an example of deviance
talking to yourself in public
what is Distress
and individuals subjective experiance of negative emotions, including anxiety
give an example of Distress
thinking someone is following you making you anxious
what is Dysfunction
an individual cannot function or interact with everyday actvities
give an example of Dysfunction
not brushing your teeth
what is Danger
an individuals behaviour causes harm to themselves or others
give an example of Danger
hitting someone you think is out to get you