Risk

Question 1

RISK

Answer 1

is the likelihood of an adverse event or outcome,

Question 2

RISK FACTORS

Answer 2

are the particular features of substance misuse, mental health, behaviour, social circumstances that alone or in a combination lead to an increased risk

Question 3

RISK ASSESSMENT

Answer 3

is an estimation of the likelihood of particular adverse events occurring under particular circumstances within a specific period of time

Question 4

RISK FORMULATION

Answer 4

is a process of summary and organisation of the risk data, and identification of the risk factors. it provides the information for risk management

Question 5

RISK MANAGEMENT

Answer 5

aims to minimise the likelihood of adverse events within the context of the overall management of the individual, to achieve the best possible outcome, and deliver safe, appropriate, effective car

Question 6

characteristics of risk

Answer 6

risk is dynamic rather than static (needs regular review/assessment)

assessment is more accurate in the sort term and is never 100% accurate

the most important way to minimise risk is good clinical management

good risk assessment and management can not be performed in isolation but requires multidisciplinary and inter-agency involvement

Question 7

ethics of assessment

Answer 7

tension between protecting the rights of clients and protecting the public

issues with information sharing

dilemma faced by offenders in sharing information with the psychologist during risk assessment

power imbalance between the practitioner and offender

managing resistance, defensiveness and deception in assessment

Question 8

impact on practitioners

Answer 8

demanding task at both a personal and professional level

emotional impact

requirement for professional support and supervision