Principles of (HSC) Health and social care

Principles of HSC

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
P1.1 Use of principles in Health and social care practice...........................................................1
P1.2 Procedures for protecting clients form harm......................................................................2
P1.3 Advantages of using a person-centered approach...............................................................2
P1.4 Ethical dilemmas and conflicts involved in the case scenario............................................3
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................4
P2.2 Implementation of policies.................................................................................................4
P2.2 Local policies and procedures.............................................................................................4
P2.3 Impact of policy, legislation, regulation and Codes of Practice on organization policies..5
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................6
P3.1 Theories of human growth and development......................................................................6
P3.2 Impact on social processes in diverse society ....................................................................6
P3.3 Evaluating the effectiveness of inter professional working................................................7
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
Health and social care are referred to a team of members who provide proper care and
support to patients. Individuals who need practical support because of disabilities, illness, low
income or old age are supported and provided care (Lanza, Langer and Vacanti, 2011). Present
report is based on different case scenarios. This report cover, implementing different principles
in health and social care practices. Further, it covers the impact of policy, legislation, regulation,
codes of practice and standards on organization policy and practice. Moreover, it covers the
theories that underpin health and social care practice.
TASK 1
P1.1 Use of principles in Health and social care practice
According to the case given, Angela is a care worker of Ahmed and Sylvia who are both
70 years old. Ahmed who has Alzheimer's disease and has lost the ability to distinguish between
day and night. On the other hand, Sylvia has a hearing impairment and can only communicate by
using sign language. Both Ahmed and Sylvia decide that they never want to live in a care home
and would rather be cared for at home. After discussion with line manager it was decided that
Ahamed will be moved to his home but Sylvia has to stay in care home only. Sylvia got very
upset when told of this and feels that she has not been consulted. She feels that she can no longer
trust Angela and her children and believes that they are undermining her role in caring for
Ahmed. Following are the principles which has to be followed by health and social care:
Dignity: All the patient should be given proper respect. To treat someone with dignity is to treat
patients that they are worth, in a sense that they are valued and are respected (Coimbra, and
et.al., 2011). All the required supported is provided by the care taker. In accordance with the
case, Sylvia feels that Ahamed is valued more and he is given more care. This type of feeling
should not arise among patients.
Independence: Patients should be given freedom to take their own decisions. They should be
consulted regarding all the changes which will be followed. In simple words, patients should be
updated regarding all the decisions which are taken by their care takers (Li and et.al., 2012). In
the given case scenario, Sylvia got very upset when she got to know about Ahmed and feels that
she has not been consulted.
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Privacy: According to this principle, information regarding the patient's illness should not be
shared other than professionals who is responsible to take care that particular patient (Perera and
Kulasooriya, 2011). Further, patients information can be shared to individuals to whom the
patients wants that the information can be shared.
Choice: The patients should be given the right to take decisions regarding the treatments which
the professional suggests. They should not be forced on to take treatments.
P1.2 Procedures for protecting clients form harm
It is very important of the professional to protect their patients from any kind of harm.
There are procedures which has to be kept in mind so that patients can be protected. Following
are few procedures:
Confidentiality: It is one of the main duty of the care taker or any other professional. All the
personal information which a patient conveys should not be disclosed to anyone unless patient
allows to do so. Patients regularly shares personal information with their care takers (Medvinsky
and Livesey, 2015). Confidentiality of information protected, then trust among the patient and
the care taker is developed. Patient will feel free to convey all the required information to the
professional. All the sensitive information will be shared by the patient only if trust and
confidence is developed by the care taker and this will positively impact their health.
Care act 2014: According to this act all the information provided by the patient will be
confidential and all the treatments will be conducted with the concern of patients.
The Data Protection Act 1998: All the personal information collected will not be shared to any
individual. Only authorised personal will be allowed to handle information.
Mental Capacity Act 2005: This act is applied when there is a doubt that the patient has mental
capacity to take decisions regarding their own safety (Boo and et.al., 2011). If a patient is not in a
state to make decisions, then that individual among family or friends who is very close to the
patent will be the one who will take decisions for that patient.
P1.3 Advantages of using a person-centered approach
Person centered approach is something in which patients are the best expert who could
explain problem or illness specifically and are best to heal themselves. But in case of
professional it is just the opposite (Silvestris and et.al., 2011). According to care takers the
patient is viewed as someone who has to be fixed with the help of various sources depending up
on the illness or problem. Following are the advantages of person centered approach:
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