Abuse.

• Different types of abuse Physical –

  Emotional/psychological – ​

  ​Verbal

  Sexual –

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  Financial –

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  Institutional/organisational –

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  Bullying –

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  Domestic violence –

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  Neglect (by others) –

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  Self-neglect (yourself) ​

  Modern day slavery -

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• Physical abuse– cuts, scratches, bruising, unexplained bleeding, FGM, burns
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  Emotional/psychological abuse– gaslighting, belittling, depression, low self-esteem
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  Verbal abuse– shyness, withdrawn, lack of eye contact
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  Sexual abuse– unwanted pregnancy, STI’s, sexual promiscuity, forcing someone to take part
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  Financial abuse– lack of money and/or belongings, debt, permission to access accounts/cash
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  Institutional/organisational abuse – restricted viewing times, patient complaints, treating less than others, regimented, no personal choice
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  Bullying – persistent hurtful behaviour (action or words) e.g. rumours, name calling, threats
• Domestic violence – threats, intimidation, humiliation, assaults (from a family member or partner at home)
• Neglect (by others) – not being fed, not being washed, not being helped with mobility, not meeting individual needs
• Self-neglect (yourself) – unkempt appearance, not brushing own teeth, not cleaning, not washing, not eating properly
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  Modern day slavery - exploitation of individuals for work using threats and violence 
• Physical abuse is deliberately hurting or injuring someone.
• Verbal abuse, also known as emotional abuse, is a range of words or behaviors used to manipulate, intimidate, and maintain power and control over someone.
• Emotional abuse includes non-physical behaviors that are meant to control, isolate, or frighten you.
• Sexual abuse is any sexual activity that occurs without consent.
• Financial abuse is

  • Someone taking or misusing someone else’s money or belongings for their own gain
  • Harming, depriving or disadvantaging the victim
  • Controlling someone’s purchases or access to money
• Organisational or institutional abuse is the mistreatment of people typically in their workplace brought about by poor or inadequate care or support, or systematic poor practice that affects the whole care setting.
• Bullying is seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable).
• modern slavery as when an individual is exploited by others, for personal or commercial gain.
• Action that can be taken by individuals and organisations to reduce the chances of abuse:

  • raising awareness and educating​
  • staff training ​
  • whistleblowing ​
  • effective complaints procedure ​
  • risk management procedure​
  • risk assessment for each individual case ​
  • working within person-centred values​
  • multi-agency working ​


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• Patient safety​ Meaning: the avoidance of accidental or unintended injury or harm during a period of receiving healthcare.​
• Elder abuse- is an intentional act or failure to act that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older adult. 
•  6 most common types of elder abuse:

  • Physical Abuse. ...
  • Emotional or Psychological Abuse. ...
  • Sexual Abuse. ...
  • Neglect or Abandonment by Caregivers. ...
  • Financial Exploitation. ...
  • Healthcare Fraud & Abuse.