Est1 Task 2 Health And Social Care
Being an intern at a hospice I can imagine can be complex because of the health status of the patients. Special care must be taken not only to ensure the safety of the patient but to their mental and emotional well-being. As Garthwait (2014) explains, social workers must be aware and document all findings when it concerns the patient as this is admissible data that can be presented in a legal case. As you mentioned in your video the patient you spoke of had some injuries and was displeased with the manner in which she was being treated. You also stated that you must follow the written guidelines presented by Goodwill Shepard’s Hospice. Would you classify the fact that your patient receiving chips instead of fruit as a violation of tort law?