1.1 Explain The Philosophy Of Partnership Working In Health And Social Care

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This essay is going to explain the philosophy of working in partnership and evaluate partnership relationships within health and social care services. It will also analyse models of partnership working across the health and social care sector as well as review current legislations and organisation practices and policies. Likewise, I will explain how differences in working practices and policies affect collaborative working; evaluate possible outcomes or partnership working for service users. Class notes 2014. 1. Explain the philosophy of working in partnership in health and social care (A.C.1.1) Partnership philosophies: Partnership philosophy Partnership philosophy is having a mutual philosophies vision, agreeing remit roles and responsibilities, …show more content…

This directness according to the scenario is a key feature of all parties to meeting the needs of Susan must be at the heart of all professionals involved in Susan's care despite the family problems. By taking the help available, Vicky has also empowered the professionals to empower her. Independence Independence within this family enables Vicky to be free in supporting her family and for the professionals to facilitate them all to be able to make their own decisions. Autonomy Vicky and her family must be treated in such a way that they can exercise autonomy and make their own decisions rather than have decisions made for them. Although she has empowered the professionals to help her in their situation, Vicky has still be able to make decisions to get the help that she requires for her daughter and the rest of the family. Respect The professionals have the skills to and understand that it is important to recognise, acknowledge and accept different viewpoints and ways of working in partnership with the family and together as professionals. This naturally creates respect for and from other professionals and the family in order for them to help each other effectively. Power …show more content…

As Susan is still a child it is necessary for her mother to make important decisions regarding the care or Susan and the twins but still involving them in decisions being made and allowing Susan to have her say. Theories of collaborative working Effective team working requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills between professionals whether they are working directly with this family or whether they are helping to assist the professionals involved. Informed decision making Informed decision making can only occur when there has been full disclosure of all relevant facts. This will need to be from the professionals to the family and from the family to the professionals. If there is communication breakdown at any point of this process, it could result in other serious consequences for each individual involved depending on what and if this situation occurs. Information sharing It is imperative to ensure that all the involved professionals and agencies are made fully aware of all relevant information about Susan, Vicky and the rest of the family who are affected situation to provide joint care.

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