J/602/0036 Explain why it is important to ensure an individual is able to give informed consent to their treatment in line with legislation, policies or guidance.

Contribute to supporting individuals with a learning disability to access healthcare

Unit aim

This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. It provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to contribute to supporting an individual to access and use healthcare services.

Outcome 1 Understand legislation, policies and guidance relevant to individuals with a learning disability accessing healthcare.

1. outline what is meant by a rights based approach to accessing healthcare.

2. identify legislation which supports a rights based approach to accessing healthcare.

3. describe ways that healthcare services should make reasonable adjustments to ensure that they provide equal access to individuals with a learning disability.

4. explain why it is important to ensure an individual is able to give informed consent to their treatment in line with legislation, policies or guidance.

5. describe the actions to take if an individual cannot give informed consent to the treatment.

Outcome 2 Understand the function of different healthcare services that an individual with a learning disability may need to access.

1. list a range of healthcare services that an individual with a learning disability may need to access.

2. describe the work of each type of healthcare service.

3. outline the roles and responsibilities of professionals working in different types of healthcare services that an individual may need to access.