HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE UNIT 2
key roles in healthcare - -doctors
-consultants
-nurses
-midwives
-healthcare assistants
-occupational therapists
Types of nurses - -adult nurses
-mental health nurse
-paediatric nurse
-learning disability nurse
-district nurse
-neonatal nurse
-health visitor
-nurse practitioner
-practice nurse
Different policies and procedures - -health and safety
-equality and diversity
-medication policy
-complaints policy
-safeguarding policy
Providing personalised care - -supporting daily tasks
, -discussing routines and preferences
-encourage independence
-meeting religious differences
Care planning cycle - 1)ASSESS care needs
2)PLAN the most appropriate care
3)IMPLEMENT the care plan
4)MONITOR the effectiveness
5)REVIEW effectiveness
6)AMEND the plan as necessary
Equality Act 2010 - protects people from discrimination by:
-employers
-education providers
-health and care providers
-transport services
protect characteristics such as:
-age
-gender
-disability
-race
Human Rights Act 1998 - -this law allows you to defend your rights in UK courts and within
public organisations
-can be used by every resident in the UK
-this act protects your:
-right to life/freedom/education/marriage
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