Question 1: Policy, Report Or Guideline That Could Be Used To Support Nursing Care Decision For Melissa

Question 1

Which policy, report or guideline am I using?

Answer 1

MENCAP death by indifference report 2007

Question 2

Points about MENCAP death by indifference report,

Answer 2

Follow up from treat me right campaign

• it highlights institutional discrimination in NHS with pt with learning disabilities
• report focuses on 6 cases of unnecessary avoidable deaths of people with learning disabilities
• report wants to ensure it doesn’t happen again
• highlights how the lack of understanding is fatal

Question 3

Quotes from MENCAP 2007

Answer 3

“Many HCP do not properly consult and involve family/ carers”

Question 4

MENCAP found that..

Answer 4

Families concerns where often ignored

Families found complaints system inaccessible and time consuming

Question 5

Royal college of gernal practitioners state

Answer 5

Family / carers know the person well, vital information, they know when something is wrong

Question 6

Alborz found that

Answer 6

Families complaints where not taken seriously

Question 7

In relation to Melissa -

Answer 7

• involve family this my avoid distressful situations - as family know best AIDS of communication etc
• in regards to the unkind comment, want to ensure Melissa and her family so they feel supported and that their complaint is acknowledged - UNLIKE FAMILIES IN THE MENCAP REPORT