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Principles of safeguarding and protection in Health and Social Care Unit 204 Level 2 NDAQ number A/601/8574 101 Know how to recognise signs of abuse Definition of physical abuse Physical abuse is non-accidental pain or injury inflicted on a service user by a health or care worker. This can include hitting, shaking, rough treatment or inappropriate use of restraint. Definition of Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse usually refers to any sexual activity that is unwanted and is inflicted by physical force or other methods of coercion such as threats or intimidation. Definition of Emotional/Psychological Abuse This refers to the psychological or emotional exploitation of the relationship between a care worker/person and a service†¦show more content†¦uctance to undress or uncover parts of the body 1.2 Signs and Symptoms of Sexual Abuse * Person discloses, either fully or partially, that sexual abuses occurring or has occurred in the past * Person has urinary tract infections, vaginal infections orsexually transmitted diseases that are not otherwise explained * Person appears unusually subdued, withdrawn or has poor concentration * Person exhibits significant change in sexual behaviour or outlook * Person experiences pain, itching or bleeding in genital/anal area * Persons underclothing is torn, stained or bloody * A woman who lacks the mental capacity to consent to sexual intercourse becomes pregnant * A person found having any sexual activity with a person with severe mental incapacity * Images of sexual abuse on the internet Signs and Symptoms of Emotional/Psychological Abuse * Untypical ambivalence, deference, resignation, becoming passive * Person appears anxious or withdrawn, especially in the presence of the alleged perpetrator * Person exhibits low self esteem * Person rejects their own cultural background and/ or racial origin * Untypical changes in behaviour, for example, continence problems, sleep disturbance, depression or fear * Person is not allowed visitors or phone calls * Person locked in a room/in their home * Person is denied access to aids or equipment, for example, glasses, hearing aid, crutches * Persons access to personalShow MoreRelatedPrinciples of safeguarding and protection in health and social care1623 Words   |  7 Pagesï » ¿Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care 1.1 Define the following types of abuse: Physical abuse Physical abuse is any non accidental act of violence or rough treatment that causes physical injury, pain or discomfort. Examples of physical abuse include: Beating - e.g. Punching, pinching, shoving, striking with hand or other instrument Burning and scalding Rough handling or physical coercion Stabbing Tripping Spitting Restraining to furniture The misuse of physicalRead MorePrinciples of safeguarding and protection in health and social care1593 Words   |  7 Pagesï » ¿Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care Level 2 Unit Ref A/601/8574 Unit Credit Value 3 1. Know how to recognise signs of abuse 1.1 Define the following types of abuse: Physical Sexual Emotional/psychological Financial Institutional Self neglect Neglect by other Physical abuse is an act of another party involving contact intended to cause feelings of physical pain, injury, or other physical suffering or bodily harm. 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Sexual abuse – This is unwanted sexual activity that is forced upon a person without their consent, this includes rape, making them watch pornography, pestering them by making sexual suggestions or comments, or they were pressuredRead Moreprinciples of safeguarding and protection in health and social care2068 Words   |  9 PagesAssignment composition Assignment overview In this assessment you will explore aspects of employment law, your role and responsibilities in respect of employment practices and present an issue of public concern that has occurred within either the health, social care or childrens and young peoples sector. Additionally, you will create a career plan which reflects on your continuing professional development and related learning and possible future qualification opportunities. Tasks There are four tasks toRead MorePrinciples of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care Settings1505 Words   |  7 PagesUnit 5: Principles of safeguarding a nd protectionin health and social care settings 1.1 1.2 Physical abuse is a deliberate use of physical force that results in bodily injury pain or impairments. Sgns of physical abuse can be burns and scalds, marks on the skin consistent with being slapped, scratched, bitten or pinched.Sexual abuse is direct or indirect involvementin sexual activity without valid consent. Signs of sexual abuse could be sexual transmitted disease,unexplained crying and distressRead MoreHSC024 PRINCIPLES OF SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTION IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE4024 Words   |  17 PagesHSC024 PRINCIPLES OF SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTION IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE OUTCOME 1 1.1 Define the following types of abuse -Physical abuse - Is an act of another party involving contact intended to cause feelings of physical pain, injury or other physical suffering or bodily harm. -Sexual abuse - A statutory offence that it is a crime to knowingly cause another person to engage in unwanted sexual act by force or threat. -Emotional/psychological abuse - Emotional or psychologicalRead MoreAssignment 204 Principles Of Safeguarding And Protection In Health And Social Care1549 Words   |  7 Pagesï » ¿Joanne clark Norfolk house Assignment 204 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care 204 Task A Booklet Create a booklet about safeguarding, which can be used as a reminder for people who work in the care profession. The booklet must: Ai Describe in your own words what is meant by the following types of abuse: †¢ Physical abuse Physical abuse is the use of physical force that may result in bodily injury,physical pain or impairment.physical abuse may include but is notRead MoreUnit 204 Principles Of Safeguarding And Protection In Health And Social Care1693 Words   |  7 Pagesï » ¿Unit 204 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care Outcome 1 Know how to recognise signs of abuse 1.1) Definition of different types of abuse are: Physical abuse - hitting, slapping, pushing, pinching, kicking and burning. Sexual abuse - rape or sexual assault, indecent exposure, penetration and sexual harassment. Emotional/psychological abuse - bullying, shouting, swearing, controlling and ignoring. Financial abuse - theft, fraud and pressure in connection with wills,Read MoreUnit 5 Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care2796 Words   |  12 Pagesï » ¿Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care, Unit 5. There are many forms of abuse but are usually classified under five main headings, physical, sexual, psychological, financial and institutional. Signs of possible abuse can come in physical forms, such as bruises, cuts, burn marks, etc; emotional signs like flinching, crying and any other changes in the normal behaviour of the client. Although these are signs of abuse it is in no way conclusive evidence of such. Warning