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Fundamentals of Health and Social Care
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Fundamentals of Health and Social Care
This free online course introduces the fundamental principles and laws of health and social care.
Providing health and social care services is of significant importance in our society. This course will help you understand the rules and regulations you must follow and the difference between health and soci... Providing health and social care services is of significant importance in our society. This course will help you understand the rules and regulations you must follow and the difference between health and social care. In addition, you will discover the importance of effective communication, the roles and legal rights and responsibilities of social workers in health care and the crucial principles and policies you must follow.
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What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Explain who provides healthcare and...
- Determine the significance and valu...
- Describe the rights and obligations...
- Explain the responsibilities of a c...
- Explain who provides healthcare and the advantages of having a healthcare provider
- Determine the significance and value of communication
- Describe the rights and obligations of a health care social worker
- Explain the responsibilities of a caregiver and a healthcare provider
- Summarise the physician-patient privilege and the significance of PLRC implementation
- Define the legislation governing patient record access
- Discuss the various abortion laws in the United States
- Identify how to shield vulnerable people
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