Health and Social Care Overview

These flashcards provide key concepts and definitions related to roles, responsibilities, and practices in health and social care.

What are the roles of health and social care practitioners?

They provide support for vulnerable individuals, including physical care, emotional support, and help with daily activities.

What is the purpose of the Care Act 2014?

To ensure that vulnerable adults receive appropriate care and support from local authorities.

Define 'multi-disciplinary team' in health and social care.

A team where health and care workers from different professional backgrounds and with different specializations collaborate to plan, implement, and monitor an individual's care.

What is the role of General Practitioners (GPs)?

GPs provide initial medical care, diagnose illnesses, and refer patients to specialists.

What is the concept of 'Empowerment' in health and social care?

Empowerment means ensuring service users participate actively in discussions and decisions about their own care.

Identify the command words often used in assessment questions.

Identify, Describe, Explain, Discuss, Evaluate, Justify.

What are the key components of the Care Certificate?

Understanding the care role, duty of care, equality and diversity, communication, privacy and dignity, safeguarding, health and safety.

What is the role of social workers in health and social care?

Social workers provide assistance and support to individuals and families, helping them navigate challenges associated with disabilities, mental health, and other issues.

What does the term 'safeguarding' refer to in health and social care?

Safeguarding involves protecting the health, wellbeing, and human rights of individuals, ensuring that they live free from abuse and neglect.

What are some barriers that may prevent individuals from accessing health and social care services?

Language, location, financial constraints, lack of resources, and social stigma.

What is the significance of confidentiality in health care services?

Confidentiality ensures that personal information about service users is protected and is only shared with authorized personnel.

Describe the aim of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

NICE aims to promote good health and social care practices through guidance, standards, and recommendations.