Health and social care management

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In the care home for adults there are different principle in health and social care practise which we applies irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief. health and social care service intention is to identify the nature on illness ,to treat and improve both physical and mental health. It has a duty to each and every individual that it serves and must respect their human rights (act 1998 ) it also has a wider social duty to promote equality service and help to improve service user health and life expectancy,there is a high standards of excellence and professionalism in this service, and quality care that is safe, effective and we focused on Service user.
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"In order to achieve care that is person-centred, nurses need to understand the biographies of their patients and their relatives."(Price, B.2006)

Ethical dilemmas arise when a difficult problem cannot be solved in a way that will satisfy everyone who is involved. The dilemma might occur when a situation arises that involves a choice between equally unsatisfactory alternatives.There are decreasing levels of capacity in patients and disorientation and physical frailty. Carers, professionals and care workers,should be working together in partnership to resolve difficult decisions and supporting the patients.like In the case of Mrs M who is a 67 year old lady,that smoke and drink,she have refusing to stop,and her health has deteriorate even more. The doctor,manager and the social worker is in a dilemma about the situation but they can provide as much information as possible about the risks involved and make sure that she understands the information giving to her that so she can make the right decision about her health,if the doctor refuse to give mrs m stronger painkiller it can be interpreted as neglect by CQC, family and staff.
These principles should guide all health professionals when making assessment and treatment decisions.
Autonomy is violated when a practitioner dishonours patients’ rights to choose how they

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