Service User Rights in Health and Social Care Management

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a right guaranteed to service users under the law?

Accepted Answer

Right to free healthcare

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Right to dignity and respect

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Right to make choices about their care

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Right to complain about care

Question 2

When considering service user dignity, which factor is of primary importance?

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Personal preferences

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Cultural background

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Age and gender

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Financial situation

Question 3

When a service user exercises their right to make choices about their care, what should care providers do?

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Facilitate the user's decision

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Make decisions on their behalf

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Disregard the user's decision

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Only support decisions they agree with

Question 4

If a service user wishes to make a complaint about their care, what is the recommended first step?

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Write a formal letter to the care provider

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Contact the Care Quality Commission (CQC)

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Inform a family member or friend

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Post a negative review online

Question 5

What is the primary function of the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?

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Regulating and inspecting health and social care services in England

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Providing funding for health and social care services

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Representing the interests of service users

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Training health and social care staff

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of service user rights under the Health and Social Care Act 2008?

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Financial compensation

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Dignity and respect

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Freedom of choice

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Protection from harm

Question 7

Which of the following is a key role of an advocate in supporting service users?

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Advocating for service users' rights and choices

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Representing service users in meetings

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Making decisions on behalf of service users

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Providing financial assistance to service users

Question 8

What is the first step in the complaints procedure as outlined by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in relation to the Health and Social Care Act 2008?

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Contacting the service provider

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Filing a formal complaint with the CQC

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Seeking legal advice

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Complaining to the local council

Question 9

What is the purpose of the Equality Act 2010 in relation to health and social care services?

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To prevent discrimination against service users based on protected characteristics, such as age, disability, and race

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To ensure that all service users are treated equally

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To provide additional funding for services supporting diverse populations

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To promote self-advocacy among service users

Question 10

What is the role of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in relation to service user rights under the Health and Social Care Act 2008?

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To investigate complaints about health and social care services

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To approve the use of restrictive practices for service users

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To provide advocacy support to service users

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To set standards for the provision of health and social care services

Question 11

How can service users be effectively empowered to make informed decisions about their care?

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Providing clear information and presenting options

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Making decisions for service users

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Ignoring service users' wishes

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Relying solely on the opinions of family members or guardians

Question 12

Which of the following is a fundamental right of service users?

Accepted Answer

Right to be treated with dignity and respect

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Right to choose any healthcare provider regardless of cost

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Right to unlimited financial support

Question 13

Informed decision-making involves which of the following?

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Providing clear and accessible information about options and consequences

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Making decisions on behalf of the service user without their involvement

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Obtaining consent without fully explaining the risks and benefits

Question 14

What is a key aspect of effective complaint mechanisms for service users?

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Fair and impartial investigation

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Punitive action taken against complainants

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Bias towards service providers

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Lack of transparency in the process

Question 15

To whom does the Mental Capacity Act 2005 apply?

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Individuals who lack the capacity to make specific decisions

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Individuals with a history of mental illness

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Individuals under the age of 18

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Individuals with a learning disability

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a legal framework that protects service users' rights in the United Kingdom?

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Care Act 2014

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NICE Guidelines

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NHS Constitution

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Code of Conduct for Healthcare Professionals

Question 17

What does the principle of confidentiality mean in the context of service users' rights?

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Service users' personal information should be kept private and only shared with their consent

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Service users can share their information with anyone they choose, regardless of the consequences.

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Healthcare professionals can disclose information without consent in emergency situations only

Question 18

Which of the following is a potential barrier to service users exercising their rights?

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Lack of knowledge about their rights

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High levels of staff training

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Strong advocacy services

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Question 19

What is the primary role of an advocate for service users?

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To support service users to understand and assert their rights

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To provide legal advice to service users

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To make decisions on behalf of service users

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of an ethical issue related to service users' rights?

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Balancing the rights of service users with the duties of healthcare professionals

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Providing care that is evidence-based

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Ensuring service users have access to the latest treatments

Question 21

The Rights of Service Users is a complex and evolving field. What is an important consideration for practitioners?

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Staying up-to-date with the latest legal and ethical guidelines

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Relying solely on their own experience

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Ignoring the views of service users

Question 22

Which of the following is a fundamental right of service users in health and social care settings in the United Kingdom?

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The right to dignified treatment

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The right to vote in political elections

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The right to drive a car

Question 23

According to the Mental Capacity Act (2005), individuals are presumed to have capacity to make decisions unless:

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It is proven otherwise

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They are diagnosed with a mental illness

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They are under the age of 18

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They are receiving care in a hospital setting

Question 24

Which of the following is an example of a common complaint that a service user in a health and social care setting may have?

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Feeling neglected by care staff

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Getting a promotion at work

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Winning the lottery

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Having a baby

Question 25

What is the primary purpose of a complaints procedure in a health and social care setting?

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To provide service users with a mechanism to raise concerns and seek resolution

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To generate income for the organization

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To punish staff members for misconduct

Question 26

Which of the following is a key principle of dignified treatment in health and social care settings?

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Respecting service users' privacy and autonomy

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Treating service users like children

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Ignoring service users' wishes

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Making decisions for service users without their consent

Question 27

Which of the following is an example of informed decision-making in a health and social care setting?

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A service user choosing which type of care they want to receive

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A doctor making a decision about a patient's treatment without consulting them

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A social worker deciding where to place a child in care without consulting the child's parents

Question 28

What is the primary role of an advocate in supporting service users' rights in health and social care settings?

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To represent and support service users in decision-making and complaints processes

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To make decisions on behalf of service users

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To provide legal advice to service users

Question 29

What is considered the most effective way to ensure that service users' rights are respected in practice in health and social care settings?

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Empowering service users and involving them in decision-making

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Punishing staff members who violate service user rights

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Creating a written policy on service user rights

Question 30

Which of the following is a fundamental right of service users in health and social care settings?

Accepted Answer

The right to informed decision-making

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The right to choose their own care provider

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The right to receive preferential treatment

Question 31

Which ethical principle underpins the right to informed decision-making for service users?

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Respect for autonomy

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Justice

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Beneficence

Question 32

What is the purpose of a complaint mechanism in health and social care?

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To provide service users with a formal process to express concerns and seek resolutions

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To punish staff for wrongdoing

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To prevent service users from accessing care

Question 33

Which of the following is considered a key element of dignified treatment for service users?

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Respecting their privacy

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Using physical restraints

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Ignoring their preferences

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Interrupting them while they are speaking

Question 34

What is the primary role of the service user advocate?

Accepted Answer

To represent the interests of service users and ensure their voices are heard

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To make decisions on behalf of service users

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To investigate complaints against service providers

Question 35

Which of the following is a key responsibility of health and social care professionals in upholding service user rights?

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Providing service users with clear information about their rights and options

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Making decisions without consulting service users

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Ignoring complaints from service users

Question 36

Which of the following is an effective way to involve service users in the development and delivery of health and social care services?

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Establishing service user advisory groups

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Making decisions on behalf of service users

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Consulting service users only when required by law

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Ignoring feedback from service users

Question 37

A care home resident would like to move to a different room. Which of the following rights relates to this request?

Accepted Answer

Right to choice and control

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Right to privacy

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Right to complain

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Right to access information

Question 38

A patient must be assessed for capacity before they can provide informed consent. What does capacity mean in this context?

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Ability to understand and make decisions about their care.

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Legal age to consent to medical treatment

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Freedom from external pressures.

Question 39

A service user believes they have received poor care from a healthcare professional. Which of the following should they do to raise their concern formally?

Accepted Answer

Submit a complaint through the organization's designated process.

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Contact a local newspaper.

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Post about their experience on social media.

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of the Equality Act 2010 in relation to service user rights?

Accepted Answer

Promoting competition between service providers.

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Preventing discrimination on the basis of protected characteristics.

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Promoting equality of opportunity.

Question 41

When explaining information about a care plan to a service user with dementia, what is the most important consideration?

Accepted Answer

Using clear and simple language, adapting communication methods as needed.

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Using technical terminology to demonstrate expertise.

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Providing all information in writing, regardless of comprehension.

Question 42

Which of the following is a key principle that ensures service users are treated with respect and dignity?

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Recognizing their individuality and unique needs.

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Prioritizing efficiency in service delivery.

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Enforcing strict rules and regulations.

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Focusing on tasks rather than relationships.

Question 43

A care worker needs to share information about a service user with another professional. Which legal framework primarily governs the handling of this information?

Accepted Answer

Data Protection Act 2018

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Mental Capacity Act 2005

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Equality Act 2010

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Care Act 2014

Question 44

A service user is concerned about the safety of their environment. Which right would be most relevant to their concern?

Accepted Answer

Right to a safe and secure environment

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Right to privacy

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Right to complain

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Right to access information

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right of service users in health and social care settings?

Accepted Answer

The right to refuse treatment without justification

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The right to dignified treatment

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The right to informed decision-making

Question 46

What principle underpins the right to informed decision-making for service users?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy and self-determination

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Confidentiality and privacy

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Advocacy and support

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Least restrictive option

Question 47

What is the legal duty of candor, as it applies to health and social care professionals?

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To provide honest and complete information about a service user's condition and treatment.

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To obtain informed consent for every single action taken.

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To maintain confidentiality in all situations.

Question 48

What is the primary role of advocacy in supporting service users' rights?

Accepted Answer

To empower service users to access and exercise their rights.

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To provide legal advice and representation in court.

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To conduct investigations into formal complaints.

Question 49

Which of the following directly demonstrates a service user's right to dignity in health and social care?

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Being treated with respect and having their privacy protected.

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Having access to a wide range of services.

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Receiving the highest possible quality of care.

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Being involved in planning and delivering their care.

Question 50

Why is obtaining informed consent from service users essential?

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To ensure service users understand and freely agree to their treatment or interventions.

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To protect health and social care professionals from potential legal issues.

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To document the service user's wishes in writing.

Question 51

What does the principle of least restrictive option mean in health and social care?

Accepted Answer

Using the minimum level of intervention necessary to achieve the desired outcome for a service user.

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Involving service users in their own risk assessments.

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Offering a wide variety of treatment options to service users.

Question 52

Why is it crucial to provide service users with accessible information about their rights?

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To empower them to understand and exercise their rights, enabling informed decision-making.

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To reduce the number of formal complaints received.

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To improve the overall quality of services provided.