Unit3- 1.3~ Harm and abuse Flashcards
Health, safety & security in health and social care
1
Q
What is intentional abuse? Give an example.
A
Deliberate harm towards others. E.g. A child care worker neglecting child by not ensuring they eat or are in warm clothes
2
Q
What is unintentional abuse? Give an example.
A
Accidentally causing harm towards others. E.g. An anxious dementia patient visiting GP, shouting at staff.
3
Q
Whichi individuals are vulnerable to harm and abuse?
A
- Paid workers
- Managers
- Owner of a setting
- Family mmber
- Friend
- Visitor
- Others who require support and care
4
Q
What are some short-term effects of abuse?
A
- Bruises, cuts and broken bones
- Contracting STI’s
- Low self-esteem
- Poor self-image
- Displaying challening/needy behaviour
- Feeling angry
5
Q
What are the long-term effects of abuse?
A
- Low-self esteem
- Feeling angry, anxious or tearful
- Developing mental health issues
- Inability to sleep
- Developing physcical health conditions
- Diffuclties trusting others
- Difficulties with addictions
