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Key terms
Eligible means having the right to obtain or do something.
If something is statutory means it is required by law and governed by legislation.
Policies or procedures that support the implementation and practice of laws or regulations are referred to as legal guidance.
CCGs (Clinical Commissioning Groups) are groups of general practices (in England) working together to ensure best delivery for local health services: for example, buying health and care services such as hospital care.
Eligible means having the right to obtain or do something.
If something is statutory means it is required by law and governed by legislation.
Policies or procedures that support the implementation and practice of laws or regulations are referred to as legal guidance.
CCGs (Clinical Commissioning Groups) are groups of general practices (in England) working together to ensure best delivery for local health services: for example, buying health and care services such as hospital care.
Research task
There are organisations, legislation and guidance that influence or advise on ethical issues within the H&SC sector. These can play a vital role in solving conflicts of interest, balancing resources and minimising risk to users, their carers and/or families and support providers. Research the key information about the organisations and legislation listed below and feedback to the class providing a handout containing key information.
There are organisations, legislation and guidance that influence or advise on ethical issues within the H&SC sector. These can play a vital role in solving conflicts of interest, balancing resources and minimising risk to users, their carers and/or families and support providers. Research the key information about the organisations and legislation listed below and feedback to the class providing a handout containing key information.
Organisations
> NHS - National Health Service > DH - Department of Health > NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence > HSE - Health and Safety Executive |
Legislation
> Human Rights act 1998 > Mental capacity act 2005 > National health service act 2006 (section 140 only) > Mental health act 2007 > Equality act 2010 > Care act 2014 |
Plenary
Review case study and discuss response to questions:
Review case study and discuss response to questions: