Another sign may be that a client will flinch when a certain carer goes near them. Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse can also be referred to as molestation, and is the forcing of undesired sexual behaviour by one person upon another. It can take several different forms including: Being touched in an intimate area when you do not want to be. Being made to touch others in intimate areas when you do not want to. Having any type of sex when you don’t want to.
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.
Aii: The different signs and symptoms to look for could be an individual’s behaviour changing, body language etc. · Physical- Unexplained bruises, scratches, cuts, fractures or broken bones or broken teeth. · Sexual – Bruises to the genital area. An individual may become particular about washing their genital are wanting to hide themselves. · Emotional/psychological – They may show signs
Unit 4222-205 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care (HSC 024) Physical abuse – the definition of physical abuse is abuse involving contact intended to cause feelings of intimidation, injury, or physical suffering or bodily harm. The signs and symptoms can include, series of unexplained falls or major injuries. Injuries/bruises at different stages of healing. Bruising in unusual sights e.g inner arms, thighs. Clients are also very passive.
Bruising in unusual sites e.g. inner arms, thighs. Abrasions, teeth indentations, injuries to head or face, Client very passive. Sexual abuse: Direct or indirect involvement of a vulnerable adult in sexual activity which they are unwilling or unable to give informed consent or which they do not fully comprehend. Including rape and sexual assault or sexual acts to which the vulnerable adult has not consented, or could consent, or was pressured into consenting.
Unit 4: Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care 1.1 Define the following types of abuse; Physical, Sexual, emotional/psychological, financial, self-neglect, neglect by others. - Physical abuse is any unwanted or intentional contact involving force. - Sexual abuse is any sexual action or pressure to make someone do something sexual without their consent. It can also include removing a person’s choice - like taking away the availability of birthing control or condoms, or forcing a person to perform a sexual action they are not willing to do. - Emotional and Psychological abuse can include a wide range of controlling behaviour without being physical, but causing emotional problems.
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.
Lack of personal hygiene can also have an effect on a person’s well-being by affecting their mental health which can lead to insecurities by them not feeling good about themselves and a loss of confidence. This can lead to their physical well-being if their health deteriorates. [LD 206.2] Know how to encourage an individual to maintain personal hygiene To encourage someone to maintain personal hygiene I should have a discussion with them to see if there is an underlying issue preventing them from carrying out this procedure, i.e. embarrassment, financial, cultural needs, we could look at what they would like to happen and the products they would like to use during their support and this could be put in their care plan. We should discuss the implications of them not carrying out personal care like infections and the effects e.g.
Assignment 204 Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care Task A Booklet Ai – Describe in your own words what is meant by the following types of abuse • Physical Abuse – is contact to another person that is meant to cause bodily harm or injury. • Sexual Abuse – is forcing undesired sexual behaviour towards someone who isn’t willing. • Emotional/Psychological Abuse – is abuse such as bullying when you create an uncomfortable or scary situation for someone, where anxiety could be a key fear of this abuse. • Financial Abuse – is abuse such as stealing another person’s property. • Institutional Abuse - • Self-Neglect – is abuse to yourself such as neglecting to feed yourself, clean yourself and taking tablets.
Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care Know how to recognise signs of abuse. 1.1a -Define the following types of abuse - Physical abuse Physical abuse is where inappropriate or deliberate physical force is used to the detriment of the individual. Signs of physical abuse can include some or many of the following possible indicators: bruising, fractures, burns, bedsores, fear, cowering or flinching, depression, unexplained weight loss. Unexpected or multiple indicators should at least raise the question of whether physical abuse is happening. 1.1b -Define the following types of abuse - Sexual abuse Sexual abuse is where an individual is either forced or coerced into unwanted sexual activity.