Unit 2 LO1 Flashcards
1
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Define Values of Care
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- Core principles that underpin care work. They aim to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequalities and help to ensure individuals care needs are met
2
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How do values of care improve practice so that staff know how to provide effective care?
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- Guide staff about legal requirements
- Applying the values of care helps to maintain or improve quality of life
- For example helping a child to reach their full potential and providing access to those with mobility problems or communication barriers
3
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Define Equality
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- Everyone is treated fairly and equally
- Everyone is given the same choice and opportunities
- People must not be discriminated against
4
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Define Rights
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- What everyone is legally entitled t0
5
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What are the 6 examples of rights?
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- Choice
- Confidentiality
- Protection from abuse and harm
- Equal and fair treatment
- Consultation
- Right to life
6
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Define Choice
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- Choice gives individuals control over their lives and increases their self-esteem by promoting independence
E.g We have the right to choose which Gp we go to
7
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Define Confidentiality
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Information should only be shared on a needs to know basis. The four exceptions are:
- At risk of harming others
- At risk of harming themselves
- When there is a risk of serious offence being carried out
- At risk of being harmed by others
8
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How can someone keep confidentiality in a health and care setting?
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- Safe storage of records both electronically and physically not discussing or sharing information about other individuals
9
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Define Protection from harm and abuse
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- This involves ensuring physical and emotional care of everyone in a health, social or childcare setting
- This includes safeguarding procedures, fire and evacuation procedures, risk assessments etc.
10
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Define Equal and fair treatment
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- Individuals should be treated in accordance to the law and their needs
11
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Define Consultation
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- Everyone should be asked for their opinions and views on the type of care and activities they would like
12
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Define Right to life
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- No one is allowed to harm you and you can’t harm anyone else
13
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Define Diversity
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- Diversity is recognising and valuing that everyone is unique. This involves respecting and accepting individual differences
14
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What are the forms of diversity?
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- Race
- Religion
- Cultural differences
- Gender
- Sexuality
- Age
- Family structure
- Marriage
- Social class
- Language
- Dress
- Food
- Music
- Disability
- Education
- Pregnancy
15
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How might a person feel in a diverse setting?
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- Empowerment
- Independence
- Respect
- Dignity
- Access to services
- Participation
