This can be bruising to the genitalia and breast area. Unexplained sexually transmitted diseases, Vaginal and anal bleeding. Also depression and loss of self-esteem. It could also cause disturbed behaviour including self-harm and loss of sleep. Torn stained bloodied clothing.
Being malnourished can be classed as physical abuse. Signs/symptoms: Signs of physical abuse can be injuries such as bruises, cuts and burns. These abuse injuries are usually in easily hidden places that cant be seen, they are unexplained and can go untreated to avoid being found. Physical injuries that are being inflicted over a period time are often in different stages of healing. Weight loss and unkempt appearance can be signs of abuse.
Stopping a persons right to the necessities such as medication, nutrition and heating. * Self-neglect- any adult that no longer can take care of themselves . Aii) Identify signs and symptoms of the different types of abuse. Physical abuse- any change in behaviour can be a sign that someone is a victim of some form of abuse, other signs would be * Multiply brusing or finger marks especially in well protected areas. * Fractures such as twisting of the wrists.
Physical abuse is the act of violence on an individual that causes pain. A number of different signs can indicate that a service user is being physically abused. The main signs are physical marks or injuries such as bruises, burns and fractures. In addition to this the service users behaviour can change such as becoming more shy, hesitant quiet and withdrawn. Depression is a common consequence of being physically abused as the service user is normally too scared or vulnerable to speak up and ask for help.
Physical abuse: Causing physical harm to an individual for example by hitting, burning, biting, throwing, suffocating, force feeding or any other cause of physical harm. Signs and symptoms include, bruising, this especially in well protected covered areas. Fractures, sprains or dislocations. Lacerations or burns including friction burns and scolds. Unexplained hair loss, significant weight loss, cowering or flinching.
Unexplained injuries. Injuries inconsistent with lifestyle. Inexplicable bruising. Unusual burns, Reluctance to dress or bath in front of others. Behavioural changes.
INSTITUTIONAL – failure to maintain professional boundaries, misuse of authority, power over vulnerable individuals, inappropriate use of medication and physical restraint. SELF NEGLECT – neglecting personal hygiene, causing bodily harm and refusing to eat or drink. NEGLECT BY OTHERS – not caring for an individual that needs help in basic hygiene like washing, feeding toileting and personal care. 1.2 The signs and symptoms of abuse can be bite marks on individual or bruising, changes in certain behaviours which can also lead to death in extreme cases. You may also see cuts on an individual from self harming, inappropriate sexual behaviour and could lead to repeated urinary infections.
Potential Risks There are many risks in a swimming pool such as: 1.) Cross infection could be a risk as a person not wearing the correct aid on an infection or not knowing that they have an infection such as a verucca, this could cause spreading of the infection to other people. 2.) The water temperature being to hot or to cold could be a potential risk as it could cause injuries such as burns and scalding if its to hot. If the water temperature is to cold it could cause reactions such as hyperthermia or shock to people and could cause them distress.
1.1 Define the following types of abuse: • Physical: Hitting, slapping, kicking • Sexual: Unwanted advances, indecent exposure, harassment • Emotional: Intimidation, blaming • Financial: Misappropriation of monies, not giving correct change • Institutional: Where a person is not treated as an individual • Neglect: Inadequate care, denial of basic rights 1.2 Identify the signs and/or symptoms associated with each type of abuse Physical Abuse • Injuries that are the shape of objects • injuries in a variety of stages or injuries that have not received medical attention • A person being taken to many different places to receive medical attention • Skin infections • Dehydration or unexplained weight changes or medication being lost • Behaviour that indicates that the person is afraid or avoiding the perpetrator • Change of behaviour Sexual Abuse • Sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy • Tears or bruises in genital/anal areas • Soreness when sitting • Signs that someone is trying to take control of their body image, for example, anorexia, bulimia or self-harm • Sexualised behaviour • Inappropriately dressed Emotional Abuse • Difficulty gaining access to the adult on their own • The adult not getting access to medical care or appointments with other agencies • Low self-esteem or lack of confidence and anxiety • Increased levels of confusion • Increased urinary or faecal incontinence • Sleep disturbance • The person feeling/acting as if they are being watched all of the time • Decreased ability to communicate • Language being used that is not usual for the service user • Deference/submission to the perpetrator Financial • Sudden loss of assets • Unusual or inappropriate financial transactions • Visitors whose visits always coincide with the day a person's benefits are cashed • Insufficient food in the house
Unexplained bruising on areas of the body which do not normally bruise would cause for concern. Burns or scalding, bruising in the same place, unexplained falls resulting in injury, cuts or bruising, reactions of the individual such as jumping or holding hands up to protect themselves or signs of fear when a particular procedure is carried out such as washing or dressing. Sexual Abuse