Unit 5: Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care 1.1 The definitions of abuse are: Physical: Slapping, kicking, hitting, pinching, burning, scalding, restraining someone, misuse of medication, and leaving someone in soiled clothing or bedding. Sexual: When someone does not give free willing consent to a sexual act, children can consent nor can someone who has a limited capacity or understanding. Emotional/Psychological: Bullying, shouting, swearing, humiliation, coercion, not allowing someone to have contact with others, lack of privacy, lack of dignity, humiliation. Financial: Exploiting someone for financial gain, theft, fraud, coercion in regard to will, property or financial payments. Institutional: Freedom is limited by the institution, mealtimes and bedtimes are set by the institution, privacy and dignity are not respected, advice and advocacy are restricted or denied, overuse of sedation and medication, and not be able to utilise the complaints procedure.
Individuals punching other individuals will lead to having bruises, biting and slapping will leave marks on the body. Individuals exhibiting untypical self-harm, unexplained fractures, unexplained cuts or scratches for example when teenagers that are depressed often cut themselves thinking it will cool them down. An individual appears scared or subdued in the presence of specific individual’s also sudden or unexplained incontinence. Psychological abuse also referred to as emotional abuse or mental abuse is a form of abuse considered by an individual subjecting or exposing to behaviour that may result in psychological trauma, including anxiety, chronic depression or post-traumatic stress disorder. Psychological abuse may include: Threats of harm, threats of leaving the individual, humiliation, bullying, harassment and disengagement or withdrawal from services or support networks.
CT298 Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care 1.1 The different types of abuse and what they mean are: PHYSICAL – Causing physical harm to an individual by hitting, shaking, biting, throwing, burning or scalding, suffocating and force-feeding. SEXUAL – Behaving in sexual inappropriate ways, forcing an individual to take part in sexual activities, rape, buggery, watching sexual activities. EMOTIONAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL – Bulling, swearing, threats, inappropriate expectations, conveying feelings of worthlessness. FINANCIAL – theft of money or property, denying individuals access to their own money, mismanagement of individuals finances. INSTITUTIONAL – failure to maintain professional boundaries, misuse of authority, power over vulnerable individuals, inappropriate use of medication and physical restraint.
· Sexual abuse- By touching someone in an inappropriate way i.e. the genital area, making unwanted advances to a person, by indecently exposing one’s self. Being for to participate in sexual acts or even rape, are all types of sexual abuse. · Emotional/psychological abuse- By intimidating someone or not involving them in things, or ignoring them and giving threats or bullying, humiliating and blaming an individual for things, are all types of abuse. · Financial abuse – Using an individual’s money without their permission or buying items they do not want or have not requested.
Flinching when another person is near you. A heightened sense of fear and anxiety around a person. Low self esteem Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse can be defined as any behavior perceived to be of a sexual nature which is unwanted and takes place without consent or understanding. This can be inappropriate touching or looking. Conversation with sexual content that is not appropriate for the meeting and is making either party uncomfortable.
Soreness around the genital area, a sexually transmitted infection, unexpected pregnancy or change in normal behaviour for example a precoccupation with anything sexual. Emotional/Psychological This type of abuse is usually visiable in most types of abuse. It may be humiliating another person, treating them as a child or taking away their wishes or basic human rights. This causes immense suffering and effects their quality of life. The person may lose all their confidence and feel anxious and upset.
Financial abuse- taking advantage of someone who has given you their trust, spending money which is for the individuals care. Institutional abuse- is a failure of an organisation to provide appropriate and professional services to vulnerable people for example : discrimination through prejudice, ignorance, thoughtlessness and stereotyping behaviour. Self neglect- when someone stops doing thing for their self eg washing, eating this will cause them to get ill. Neglect by others- leaving someone with mental or physical disability to look after their self and not providing them with the things that they need to live. 2 The signs of abuse Physical abuse- bruising, cuts and scratches, pressure marks, broken bones and even burns .
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.
Types of abuse - Physical - Psychological/Emotional - Financial/Material - Neglect/Institutional - Sexual - Medication - Discriminatory Examples and indicators of abuse Physical – Hitting, slapping, scratching, pushing and rough handling, assault and battery, restraining without justifiable cause, deprivation of food, clothing, warmth and health care. Misuse of Medication is also placed in this category.
assignment 204 task a alex brook physical abuse = physical abuse is when a client is harmed by anyone responsible for their care. This could be recognised by unexplained burns cuts bruising. Etc, flinching on approach fear being displayed, withdrawal. Sexual abuse = abuse of a sexual nature including exploitation, touching, kissing etc without consent or with someone who cant consent, recognised by injuries to genital areas, infections, inflammation, withdrawal, change in behaviour and unusually sexually minded attitude and trying to do it to others Emotional/phscological abuse = most commonly verbal abuse this cause distress and mental harm to the client, recognised by behavioural changes, wanting to please people, or becoming withdrawn, unusual comments made about their own appearance, not feeling worthy, Financial abuse = taking money or possessions from a client without consent or from a clients who lacks capacity to consent. Anything which impacts the clients financial welfare.