When picking partners, if you do not know the person, I would advise in using a condom, spermicide, or other contraception to lower one’s risk of obtaining a sexually transmitted disease/illness. I know that before I would have intercourse with a guy, I made that person go get tested for everything and refrained from intercourse until the results came back. I am cautious to things that fall into this category. After reading the principles of critical thinking, I believe that it is important to be skeptical of people, cautious in things I do, and not be afraid to question motives and
Maslow felt that for individuals to be able to become “self-actualising” (Walmsley, J. K101 Bock 1, Unit 3, pg 131) they needed to have their basic needs met first before they can look at social inclusion. Through this essay I will be looking at how advocacy and support can support individuals to have their basic needs met and hopefully progress to leading more fulfilling lives. I have used case studies from the Sussex Travellers Women’s Health Project, The Thornhill Project and Simon to look at meanings of social exclusion and how care work that offers advocacy and outreach services can have positives and negatives and how they may not always succeed. (155) There are 3 main circumstances that can cause people to be socially excluded; finance social and unemployment. Lack of finance can cause families to live in poverty, which can then have adverse effects on health, life opportunities, employment, diet and wellbeing, which in turn can lead to more isolation.
As a carer I would discuss the options and choices available to the individual to allow them an informed choice regards their care. 2. Explain how communication affects relationships in the work setting * Communication can lead to good or poor service within an adult social care setting. Good communication with service users encourages participation in activities therefore promoting equality within the care setting. The service user can gain the trust and understanding from the care worker and therefore communicate with ease the needs that individual
Aiv Explain why it is important to find out about an individual’s: a) Communication and language needs It is important that you make sure that you are able to communicate with people you support in the best way for them. b) Wishes and preferences For the best way to meet their needs. Av Explain how good communication can have a positive effect on the way a social care worker interacts with: a) Colleagues If you have good communication skills with your colleagues they will be more likely to want to
This includes using words, feedback, action, body language and gestures. With effective communication service users and family will enjoy the services provided. 1.3 Explain why it is important to observe an individual reactions when communicating with them All communication has an effect on the person that you are communicating with. Interactions a two way process, it is important to watch the effects so that any problems can be identified and dealt with. In order to be effective in care and supporting service users you have to be a good communicator whether this is through speaking, body language, facial expressions or gestures.
This means that we need to communicate our messages through words and the tone of our voice. In order for us to enable the client to reach a state of hypnosis, we need to work closely with them, to get to know there likes, dislikes and personality. By building up this rapport it will help gain the confidence of the client and give the hypnotist the best chance of successfully achieving a positive outcome for the
Continually improving and adapting approaches benefits both service users and practitioners, ensuring that each individual needs are catered for. This will also enable you to establish what training or mentoring you need. How can standards be used to help a social care worker reflect on their practice? You need to know the standards to understand what is expected of you as a health and social care worker. Once you know these you will be able to reflect and ensure you are
Assignment 305- Promote Person Centred Approaches in Adult Social Care Settings Task A- Awareness Raising Campaign You work is running a campaign to improve staff understanding of all aspects of person centred care. You have been asked to create the following materials: Ai) A poster which describes a range of person centered approaches to care. Person Centred Approaches are ways that organisations use tools from person centered planning in order to help support individuals and which focuses on what is important to them and how they can achieve life targets, the person centered tools also help to establish if support is needed and which type of support will best suit the needs and wants of the individual. There are different types
* The promotion of anti-discrimination practice * The promotion and support of dignity, independence, and safety * Respect for, and acknowledgement of, personal beliefs and an individual’s identity * The maintenance of confidentiality * Protection from abuse and harm * The promotion of effective communication and relationships * The provision of personalized( individual) care By following the seven principles of care values in your everyday work you will be promoting individuals rights and choices, this having a positive impact on people’s feelings of well-being and them having a sense of control over their lives when they may be at a vulnerable stage. http://www.360diversity.com/equality-and-diversity-in-the-workplace/managing-diversity-in-the-workplace/promoting-anti-discriminatory-practice/ Accessed on line 23/6/2012. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discrimination Accessed on line 23/6/2012. http://unitycornwall.org.uk/anti-discriminatory-practice.html Accessed on line
Contraceptive Counselling Contraceptive counselling is a two way process of communication by which the counsellor or practitioner helps clients to identify their reproductive health needs and make the most appropriate decisions concerning contraceptive practice. G = Greet clients A = Ask clients about themselves T = Tell clients about all available methods H = Help clients choose a method that suits their needs E = Explain how to use the chosen method and what to look out for R = Return for follow-up should be planned Contraception is an informed choice not a prescription Contraceptive choice of HK married women (FPAHK KAP 1982 to 2012) Methods 1982 1987 1992 1997 2002 2007 2012 Male condom 20.2% 32.2% 40.0% 44.4% 54.3% 63.1% 69.6% Female sterilization 27.5% 28.3% 21.9% 22.9%