LO1: 1.3 - Harm and abuse

Question 1

Who in health and social care can be vulnerable to harm and abuse?

Answer 1

Anyone working in health, social and childcare settings, and also could potentially include service users

Question 2

Who can abuse be from?

Answer 2

Can be from:
- Staff members
- Managers/employers
- Family members
- Friends
- Other individuals who have access to the same settings

Question 3

What is intentional abuse?

Answer 3

Deliberate behaviour

Question 4

What is an example of intentional abuse?

Answer 4

A care assistant who supports an individual by helping them with their shopping and buys items for themselves is deliberately abusing the individual financially.

Question 5

What is unintentional abuse?

Answer 5

Accidental behaviour

Question 6

What is an example of unintentional abuse?

Answer 6

Harm and abuse can be caused through poor standards of care

Question 7

What are some short-term effects of harm and abuse?

Answer 7

• Injuries - such as bruises, cuts or broken bones
• Unkempt - poor appearance, or looking thinner than usual
• Challenging behaviour - may present as aggressive, difficult or withdrawn
• STI - contracted through sexual abuse
• Low self-esteem or confidence - self-doubt, angry, anxious or tearful

Question 8

What are some long-term effects of harm and abuse?

Answer 8

• Low self-esteem or depression
• Mistrust
• Inability to sleep
• Addiction
• Self-harm
• Disempowerment
• Difficulty trusting others