Level 3 certificate in preparing to work in adult social care Principles for implementing duty of care in health and social care. Define the following types of abuse. Identify the signs/symptoms associated with each type of abuse Physical Abuse – This is described as hitting, slapping, pushing or kicking forcing a service user to eat drink or take prescribed medication also it is abuse if you leave someone in urine or faeces. Sexual Abuse – This is described as unwanted advances, indecent exposure or harassment, rough washing or touching of the genital areas, rape or being forced to watch or participate in sexual acts. Emotional/Psychological Abuse – This is described as abnormal behaviour or moods.
HSC024 - Evidence Unit 5 – Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care. 1.1 Define the following types of abuse: * Physical abuse * Sexual abuse * Emotional/psychological abuse * Financial abuse * Institutional abuse * Self neglect * Neglect by others Physical abuse: hitting, slapping, kicking. Sexual abuse: unwanted advances, indecent exposure, harassment. Emotional/psychological abuse: intimidation, blaming. Financial abuse: misappropriation of monies, not giving correct change.
Unit 25 Principles of safe guarding and protection in health and social care 1 Know how to recognise signs of abuse. 2.1 and 1.2 a) Physical abuse is a deliberate act which could result in bodily injury, pain or impairment. Signs related to this could be bruising, fractures and burns which may be found in well protected or covered areas of the body. The possible signs of abuse could be cowering away or flinching when touched or approached. b) Sexual abuse is when a person is forced or tricked into sexual activity or when sexual contact is non- consensual.
A Safeguarding reminder for those who work in the care profession Types of abuse and there signs and symptoms Physical abuse: when a person is physically harmed by someone who is responsible for their care. Signs and symptoms of physical abuse would be: * Cuts, scratches, bite marks * Scalds, burns * Untreated skin conditions * Failure to report a medical condition which leads to deterioration or distress. Sexual abuse: is the forcing of undesired sexual behaviour by one person upon another. Signs and symptoms of sexual abuse would be: * Bruising in genital area * Not wanting to be touched * Emotional distress Financial abuse: illegal or unauthorised use of a person’s money, pension or other valuables. Signs and symptoms of financial abuse would be: * Missing personal possessions * Lack of clothing and/or toiletries * Unexplained money withdrawals * Unexplained paranoia Institutional abuse: the mistreatment of a person from a system of power.
EMOTIONAL ABUSE: when a person gains power and control over another person through words and gestures. These can undermine the other persons self respect. Emotional abuse can be name-calling, blaming, screaming, making threats, yelling, and neglecting, belittling and untrue accusations. FINANCIAL ABUSE: Tricking and threatening a person into giving away money or property, stealing or defrauding someone of money, goods and property and refusing to allow individual to manage their finances. For example when a support worker is taking money from a service user’s purse without his or her knowledge.
Unit 205 Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care. Outcome 1 1.1 - Physical Abuse-Physical Abuse is to cause somebody physical harm, use force to make them do something against their will or to cause them physical harm. It is more than likely the victime will be a vulnerable individual who is unable to defend themselves but not always. Sexual Abuse - Abusing somebody can be to force them to partake in sexual acts against there will. Sexual abuse can also take a verbal form for example talking to an individual in a sexual mano against their will.
* Financial abuse- Financial abuse is the theft or misuse of an individual’s money or personal possessions to the advantage of another person. * Institutional abuse- Institutional abuse is the mistreatment or abuse of an individual by a regime or people within an institution. This type of abuse usually occurs when the routines, systems and norms of an institution override the needs of the people that they are there to support. * Self-neglect- Self neglect is where the individual is failing to adequately care for themselves and is failing to meet their own basic needs for food, warmth, rest, medical care, and personal
Booklet about safeguarding: Physical Abuse, is a form of abuse which causes physical harm to an individual. This can be biting, burning, force feeding, hitting, scalding, suffocating, shaking and throwing. Sexual Abuse, is when consent is not given to sexual activity, this can be sexual penetration to any part of the body, inappropriate touching, making sexual related comments which provide sexual gratification for the abuser and being exposed to pornographic material. Emotional Abuse, is when a person is the subject of emotional distress, this can be bullying, threats of fear, shouting, swearing, devaluing a persons self- esteem or withdrawing of affection. Financial Abuse, is the abuse of a person's money matters, this can be from stealing money, tricking a person into spending money, with holding money from a person, or making decisions in the abusers interest.
Sexual abuse leaves both behavior and physical signs. Some signs are complaints of genital or anal pain. Irritation, bleeding, and bruising to thighs are also some signs. Most likely the victim has been handled roughly since the attack is about the abuser’s satisfaction, so the victim may also have difficulty in walking or sitting for long periods of time. Sexually transmitted diseases/infections and blood in the victim’s clothing are also signs of sexual abuse.
Abuse and Neglect Abuse can take many forms. Abuse can be caused physically, psychologically, or sexually. Abuse can happen and affect both males and females. It occurs when an individual who is at the mercy of someone he or she trusts is hurt or exploited by that care taker. It can occur at home, in a hospital or skilled nursing facility, or on the playground.