Week 5

Question 1

When would you disclose confidential information?

Answer 1

Have the consent of the patient
Have to disclose by law
It is in the publics interest
In the viral interest of a person receiving treatment or care
If a patient needs immediate urgent medical attention

Question 2

What are the types of consent?

Answer 2

Explicit
Implied

Question 3

For consent to be valid the person must…

Answer 3

Have the capacity to give consent
Be acting voluntarily
Have sufficient, balanced information to allow them to make an informed decision
Be capable of using and weighing up the information provided
Understand the consequences of not giving consent

Question 4

How do you assess capacity?

Answer 4

The person should be able to:
Understand the information provided
Remember the information
Weigh up the information
Communicate their decision to the pharmacy professional

Question 5

What is patient centred care?

Answer 5

Person centred care refers to a process that is people focused, promotes independence and autonomy, provides choice and control and is based on a collaborative team philosophy. It takes inti account people’s needs and views and builds relationships with family members. It recognises that care should be holistic and so includes a spiritual, pastoral and religious dimension.

Question 6

Why is patient centred care so important?

Answer 6

Helps build relationships with our patients
Encourages co-production
Better health and well-being outcomes for our patients
Increases efficiency of NHS services
Increased job satisfaction for healthcare professionals
Professional requirements

Question 7

what qualities does the world health organisation(WHO) use for quality of life?

Answer 7

environment
social
financial
physical