LO1 - Understand types and signs of abuse Flashcards
name 4 types of abuse?
physical
sexual
financial
emotional/psychological
signs (2) and symptoms (2) of physical abuse
signs - unexplained injuries
- unexplained weight loss
symptoms - anxious of fearful
- withdrawn from activities
signs (2) and symptoms (2) of sexual abuse
signs - bruises - bleeding around genitals symptoms - aggressive -provocative
signs (2) and symptoms (2) of emotional abuse
signs - self-harm - feeling unworthy symptoms - eating and sleeping changes -low self-esteem
signs (2) and symptoms (2) of neglect
signs - poor standards of care - poor personal hygiene symptoms - depression -suicidal thoughts
signs (2) and symptoms (2) of financial abuse
signs - unexplained lack of money - debts symptoms - anxious over money -inability to buy / pay
signs (2) and symptoms (2) of institutional abuse
signs - inadequate staffing - lack of care symptoms - isolation -withdrawn
signs (2) and symptoms (2) of bullying
signs - self-harm - asking for/stealing money symptoms - fearful of going out -low self-esteem
signs (2) and symptoms (2) of discrimination
signs - failure to respect needs - intolerant attitude symptoms - anxious -frustrated
signs (2) and symptoms (2) of exploitation
signs - unexplained weight loss - injuries symptoms - changes in peers -withdrawn
name 4 individuals what are more susceptible to abuse?
disabilities
dementia
sensory impairment
lack mental capacity
environmental factors that make abuse more likely (4)
care services
living in health and social care setting
homelessness
independent living facilites
other factors that make abuse more likely? (5)
dependancy imbalance of power social isolation staffing issues invasion of privacy
