Outcome 1 Understand the requirements of legislation and agreed ways of working to protect the ri... more Outcome 1 Understand the requirements of legislation and agreed ways of working to protect the rights of individuals at the end of life Outline the legal requirements and agreed ways of working designed to protect the rights of individuals in end-of-life care. " According to the World Health Organisation (WHO 2002), palliative care is the total care of patients with advanced progressive illness. Palliative care refers to the care given to a person with an advanced, life-limiting illness which is not curable " Palliative care is about managing the pain and other symptoms, regarding the dying as a normal process. Palliative care is not just about the pain controlling care, but it seeks to support the person's psychological, emotional, social and spiritual needs. National Institution Clinical Excellence (2004) has guidance on supportive and palliative care which states that everyone should receive the same level of care, should be treated as individuals with dignity and respect by providing the highest quality care. There are a wide range of policies, such as Priorities in Place of Care, Gold Standards Framework and Liverpool Care Pathway are used as tools to deliver quality end of life care program. However, concerns about the people in institutional care that they suffer the consequences of a loss of autonomy, and experience a sense of dependency, which resulted the introduction of inspection and regulatory safeguards in UK care institutions. Death and dying can be a painful and upsetting process and the goal to achieve a comfortable, dignified and pain free death. It is important to implement a total well-being, as well as their physical care and the holistic care of their family. Death is inevitable that all humans must face, yet there is great variety across cultures in people's explanations for why death must occur, perceptions of what it is to die well or badly. Could impact of the health professionals and patient of relationship a mutual trust, respect of the religious beliefs, culture, age, gender and patient's nationality. The care team must respect, sensitive and be aware of cultural and religious traditional needs and customs associated with death and dying. Success in the end of life care outcome is a balance between symptom control, psychological and spiritual support and an understanding of the disease state. The goal of palliative care is achievement of the best quality of life for patients and their families Explain how legislation designed to protect the rights of individuals in end-of-life care applies to own job role. It is important that I take care of dying patients do not only use my professional skills and knowledge but also my human skills in order to help the patient die with dignity and as comfortable as possible and to help the family begin the bereavement process.
1 Understand the importance of effective two way communication identify the features of two way c... more 1 Understand the importance of effective two way communication identify the features of two way communication Communication is a two way process and the key features is how a person will send a message (Sender) and how a person processes and understands he message (receiver) communication is not only about the words used but the manner in which you use them. Body language and effective listening are also good forms of communication. explain why two way communication is important for individuals with sensory loss Two way communications is important because it allows the sender to ensure that the receiver has received and understood the message being sent. explain how own role can impact on the dynamics of two way communication with individuals with sensory loss. In my role as a support worker I have to be patient when communicating with individuals with sensory loss. I have to take the time to listen and understand what the individuals are asking of me and acknowledge that I have understood. I then ensure that they understand what I am saying. At times I have to repeat what I say also when I speak to individuals on the I talk loudly and slowly and acknowledge that I have understood.
Outcome 1 Understand the requirements of legislation and agreed ways of working to protect the ri... more Outcome 1 Understand the requirements of legislation and agreed ways of working to protect the rights of individuals at the end of life Outline the legal requirements and agreed ways of working designed to protect the rights of individuals in end-of-life care. " According to the World Health Organisation (WHO 2002), palliative care is the total care of patients with advanced progressive illness. Palliative care refers to the care given to a person with an advanced, life-limiting illness which is not curable " Palliative care is about managing the pain and other symptoms, regarding the dying as a normal process. Palliative care is not just about the pain controlling care, but it seeks to support the person's psychological, emotional, social and spiritual needs. National Institution Clinical Excellence (2004) has guidance on supportive and palliative care which states that everyone should receive the same level of care, should be treated as individuals with dignity and respect by providing the highest quality care. There are a wide range of policies, such as Priorities in Place of Care, Gold Standards Framework and Liverpool Care Pathway are used as tools to deliver quality end of life care program. However, concerns about the people in institutional care that they suffer the consequences of a loss of autonomy, and experience a sense of dependency, which resulted the introduction of inspection and regulatory safeguards in UK care institutions. Death and dying can be a painful and upsetting process and the goal to achieve a comfortable, dignified and pain free death. It is important to implement a total well-being, as well as their physical care and the holistic care of their family. Death is inevitable that all humans must face, yet there is great variety across cultures in people's explanations for why death must occur, perceptions of what it is to die well or badly. Could impact of the health professionals and patient of relationship a mutual trust, respect of the religious beliefs, culture, age, gender and patient's nationality. The care team must respect, sensitive and be aware of cultural and religious traditional needs and customs associated with death and dying. Success in the end of life care outcome is a balance between symptom control, psychological and spiritual support and an understanding of the disease state. The goal of palliative care is achievement of the best quality of life for patients and their families Explain how legislation designed to protect the rights of individuals in end-of-life care applies to own job role. It is important that I take care of dying patients do not only use my professional skills and knowledge but also my human skills in order to help the patient die with dignity and as comfortable as possible and to help the family begin the bereavement process.
1 Understand the importance of effective two way communication identify the features of two way c... more 1 Understand the importance of effective two way communication identify the features of two way communication Communication is a two way process and the key features is how a person will send a message (Sender) and how a person processes and understands he message (receiver) communication is not only about the words used but the manner in which you use them. Body language and effective listening are also good forms of communication. explain why two way communication is important for individuals with sensory loss Two way communications is important because it allows the sender to ensure that the receiver has received and understood the message being sent. explain how own role can impact on the dynamics of two way communication with individuals with sensory loss. In my role as a support worker I have to be patient when communicating with individuals with sensory loss. I have to take the time to listen and understand what the individuals are asking of me and acknowledge that I have understood. I then ensure that they understand what I am saying. At times I have to repeat what I say also when I speak to individuals on the I talk loudly and slowly and acknowledge that I have understood.
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