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healthcare professional
Individuals regulated and/or licensed to provide some type of health or social care.
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abuse
Under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, 'abuse' means: Any behaviour towards a person using services that is an offence under the S [..]
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accredited voluntary register
A register that has been accredited by the Professional Standards Authority. This means that the organisation that holds the register meets demanding standards set by the Authority in: governance, set [..]
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adequate
Sufficient for a specific requirement.
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advance decision
A decision to refuse specified medical treatment, made in advance by a person who has the mental capacity to do so. In this way, people can refuse medical treatment for a time in the future when they [..]
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advocacy
The action of an advocate, or the services provided by one or more advocates on behalf of another person. It involves taking action to help people to say what they want, securing their rights, represe [..]
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advocate
Advocate can be used in a general sense, as one who speaks on behalf of another, or it can have special meanings derived from the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. There are [..]
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agreement
Usually a document that sets out the understanding between two or more individuals or entities about their enforceable rights and duties regarding their performance and consideration in accordance wit [..]
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apology
An expression of sorrow or regret in respect of a notifiable safety incident.
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appropriate care and treatment
Making sure that care and treatment is actually what the person needs. Not over-treatment, unnecessary care or treatment, or care or treatment that is disproportionately involved or complicated.
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