Practice Flashcards: T Level Health and Science: Safeguarding, Consent and Confidentiality | Zestly

Question 1

Informed Consent

Accepted Answer

Agreement given by a person who has capacity and understands the risks, benefits, and alternatives. The most common mistake is assuming a signature on a form is sufficient without ensuring the person actually understands.

Question 2

Mental Capacity

Accepted Answer

The ability to make a specific decision at a specific time. The most common mistake is assuming a person lacks capacity simply because they make a decision that staff consider unwise.

Question 3

Safeguarding

Accepted Answer

Protecting a person's right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect. The most common mistake is waiting for physical evidence of harm before raising a concern.

Question 4

Confidentiality

Question 5

Pseudonymisation

Question 6

Anonymisation

Question 7

Whistleblowing

Question 8

Professional Boundaries

Question 9

Best Interests

Question 10

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Question 11

Conflict of Interest

Question 12

Duty of Care