Elements and Performance Criteria
- Provide specific care for children and adolescents
- Take thecase with special reference to the age of the individual
- Assess the individual according to standard guidelines relating to age
- Assess the individual in an age - specific manner after obtaining appropriate consent from the parent/caregiver/guardian if appropriate
- Record any deviations from the normal percentiles, mental and emotional development norms and physiological features for the age group
- Develop a treatment plan according to findings and potential sensitivities
- Take steps to ensure the client's dignity is maintained at all times
- Identify factors likely to have a negative impact on assessment in consultation with the client and implement strategies to minimise the effects of these factors wherever possible
- Implement the treatment plan
- Provide specific care for females/males
- Take the case with special reference to the gender of the individual
- Examine the individual is examined in a gender specific manner after obtaining consent from the parent/caregiver/guardian if appropriate
- Conduct a physical examination with special regard to common conditions of the female/male and findings documented according to clinic guidelines
- Anticipate potential sensitivities of the client, adapt approach accordingly and take steps to ensure the client's dignity is maintained at all times
- Identify factors likely to have a negative impact on assessment in consultation with the client and strategies are implemented to minimize the effects of these factors wherever possible
- Develop a treatment plan
- Implement the treatment plan
- Provide geriatric care
- Take thecase with special reference to the age of the individual and with special consideration to the client's health, memory, cognitive ability and care requirements
- Assess the health of the client with special consideration to conditions relating to aging
- Conduct a physical examination with special regard to common conditions of aging and document findings according to clinic guidelines
- Anticipate potential sensitivities of the client, adapt approach accordingly and take steps to ensure the client's sense of dignity is maintained at all times
- Identify factors likely to have a negative impact on assessment and implement strategies are to minimise the effects of these factors wherever possible
- Develop a treatment plan
- Implement the treatment plan
- Provide palliative care
- Take thecase with special reference to the age of the individual with special consideration to fears, needs, expectations and care requirements
- Obtain information on the disease, prognosis, potential risks and relevant tests
- Assess the vitality of the client with special consideration to current needs and any distressing or painful symptoms
- Develop a treatment plan
- Anticipate potential sensitivities of the client adapt approach accordingly to take these into account and take steps to ensure the client's sense of dignity is maintained at all times
- Identify factors likely to have a negative impact on assessment and implement strategies to minimise the effects of these factors wherever possible
- Implement the treatment plan
- Provide continued support and communication for the client and carers through the dying process
- Refer to other supportive treatment or services if appropriate
- Provide prophylactic care and advice
- Manage the treatment plan
- Assess the health of the individual with special regard to common conditions of their age/gender
- Document therapeutic expectations in accordance with clinic guidelines
- Record findings, recommendations and treatment in accordance with clinic guidelines
- Organise and document follow up visit/s in accordance with clinic guidelines
- Document actual responses in accordance with clinic guidelines and adjust treatment accordingly
- Advise clients on possible adverse effects and personal management techniques