Read the case study, then answer the questions that follow. Case study (questions 15–21) Patrick is the primary carer fo
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Read the case study, then answer the questions that follow. Case
study (questions 15–21) Patrick is the primary carer for his uncle
Sebastian, an elderly man who has complex care needs which are
extremely time consuming. He needs full time supervision,
medication management and must be turned in bed several times a
night. James is a family support worker who initially created an
individual support plan for Sebastian and now provides ongoing
support to the family. Patrick meets with James to talk about how
the family is coping at present. Patrick tells James that he is
finding the caring responsibilities challenging and that sometimes
he gets very cross and angry. He explains that there have been
times when he has left Sebastian unattended to go to the pub nearby
and play the pokies. He explains that he does not gamble a lot but
that it just gives him a short break and some relief from the
demands of caring. James asks what happens when he feels angry at
home and Patrick tells him that one day last week, he had found
himself thinking about hurting Sebastian. He did not hurt Sebastian
but felt extremely ashamed of himself afterwards for even
considering it. Patrick then breaks down and tells James that he is
worried about whether he should continue caring for Sebastian at
all. James provides care and reassurance and asks Patrick if he
thinks it is still a possibility that he might try to harm
Sebastian. Patrick tells James that he is worried every day that he
might do something bad to Sebastian and that he does not know what
to do. He asks James to promise not to tell anyone about what he
has said.
CS Question 15 How should James respect the confidentiality and
privacy of Sebastian and Patrick?
study (questions 15–21) Patrick is the primary carer for his uncle
Sebastian, an elderly man who has complex care needs which are
extremely time consuming. He needs full time supervision,
medication management and must be turned in bed several times a
night. James is a family support worker who initially created an
individual support plan for Sebastian and now provides ongoing
support to the family. Patrick meets with James to talk about how
the family is coping at present. Patrick tells James that he is
finding the caring responsibilities challenging and that sometimes
he gets very cross and angry. He explains that there have been
times when he has left Sebastian unattended to go to the pub nearby
and play the pokies. He explains that he does not gamble a lot but
that it just gives him a short break and some relief from the
demands of caring. James asks what happens when he feels angry at
home and Patrick tells him that one day last week, he had found
himself thinking about hurting Sebastian. He did not hurt Sebastian
but felt extremely ashamed of himself afterwards for even
considering it. Patrick then breaks down and tells James that he is
worried about whether he should continue caring for Sebastian at
all. James provides care and reassurance and asks Patrick if he
thinks it is still a possibility that he might try to harm
Sebastian. Patrick tells James that he is worried every day that he
might do something bad to Sebastian and that he does not know what
to do. He asks James to promise not to tell anyone about what he
has said.
CS Question 15 How should James respect the confidentiality and
privacy of Sebastian and Patrick?