ADVOCACY, EMPOWERMENT AND PROTECTION
Write an essay about safeguarding a vulnerable patient with mental illness who has experienced a form of abuse.
Use the following headings:
- The task for the essay it to look at the impact the safeguarding referral will have on those involved.
- Write a lot on the Mental Capacity Act, Care Act and Mental Health Act. You have to refer to these in your discussions.
Follow the headings above to guide you in what you need to write. Bring in your legislations to support your discussion. Don’t write about the legislations.
Introduction
Context of your practice experience
Overview of your critical incident
Critical analysis of the safeguarding decision, related to key literature and evidence
Voice of the adult/child/relative and their experiences
Impact of the incident on your practice
Reflection and recommendations for future practice
Conclusion
Define the following and incorporate in the essay
Safeguarding
Vulnerable Adult
Abuse and types
Quote Department of health “safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility’’
Why is the need for nurses to have knowledge of the safeguarding process?