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    The document discusses several experiences the author had while shadowing healthcare professionals and interacting with patients. They prioritized patient needs, treated all with dignity and respect, and sought team solutions to improve patient care. On one occasion, an elderly patient did not want others to know of his medical condition. When the patient's friend asked for information, the author explained they could not share due to privacy and confidentiality policies. They were able to calmly explain their reasoning while still addressing the friend's concerns for the patient. Going forward, the author plans to better prepare for similar situations by discussing information disclosure preferences directly with patients.

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    Professional Value 1

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    The document discusses several experiences the author had while shadowing healthcare professionals and interacting with patients. They prioritized patient needs, treated all with dignity and respect, and sought team solutions to improve patient care. On one occasion, an elderly patient did not want others to know of his medical condition. When the patient's friend asked for information, the author explained they could not share due to privacy and confidentiality policies. They were able to calmly explain their reasoning while still addressing the friend's concerns for the patient. Going forward, the author plans to better prepare for similar situations by discussing information disclosure preferences directly with patients.

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    The document discusses several experiences the author had while shadowing healthcare professionals and interacting with patients. They prioritized patient needs, treated all with dignity and respect, and sought team solutions to improve patient care. On one occasion, an elderly patient did not want others to know of his medical condition. When the patient's friend asked for information, the author explained they could not share due to privacy and confidentiality policies. They were able to calmly explain their reasoning while still addressing the friend's concerns for the patient. Going forward, the author plans to better prepare for similar situations by discussing information disclosure preferences directly with patients.

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    Professional Value 1

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    Jimmy chigananana
    The document discusses several experiences the author had while shadowing healthcare professionals and interacting with patients. They prioritized patient needs, treated all with dignity and respect, and sought team solutions to improve patient care. On one occasion, an elderly patient did not want others to know of his medical condition. When the patient's friend asked for information, the author explained they could not share due to privacy and confidentiality policies. They were able to calmly explain their reasoning while still addressing the friend's concerns for the patient. Going forward, the author plans to better prepare for similar situations by discussing information disclosure preferences directly with patients.

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    Shadowing the NMC Code, I prioritised the needs of those who use or require care services.

    make sure to treat people with dignity by being as kind, respectful, and compassionate as

    possible. Most weekends, I was able to put my personal life on hold in order to visit patients

    in the neighbourhood and play with them. Since many of the patients I treat do not share my

    cultural background, I try to avoid passing judgement or making assumptions instead of

    appreciating diversity and personal preference. I value and respect my co-workers’

    contributions and see teamwork as the best strategy for providing quality healthcare. For

    instance, I once met a patient who complained of feeling abandoned and lonely at home.

    Mostly, I would suggest that he keep himself busy by watching television or reading books.

    This did not lessen his sense of loneliness, though. I was able to shift my perspective by

    asking other other members of the team if there was anything we could do to improve the

    patient's condition, which ultimately led to a solution.

    During the course of my placement, I have observed and am aware of the need to get patient

    consent before discussing a patient's condition with a relative. It can be challenging to do this

    when a patient doesn't want family members and friends to know about his or her medical

    condition. I came across this with an elderly patient who had been diagnosed with early

    psychotic symptoms and was adamant that only his family members should know. One of his

    friends kept enquiring about the condition the patient was in. I suggested he contact a family

    member who had the authority to share information because I was unable to give her the

    information he was seeking. The person was quite upset that I couldn't tell him the

    information that he was looking for, but I explained my reasons that I had to protect the

    patient's information. He acknowledged his understanding and agreed to speak with the

    patient's relatives.
    I was aware that the NMC Code and the Trust's confidentiality policy both require me to

    respect a person's right to privacy and forbid me from sharing information with people I do

    not know. It was challenging because the person appeared to be very concerned about the

    patient's condition, but I was able to explain calmly why I was unable to give him the

    information.

    In future, I would still take precautions to avoid disclosing personal information if the

    circumstance arose again. Maybe I will ask patients if they would like to name someone

    to contact if it's possible. I will also make use of the lecture notes to boots my knowledge on

    confidentiality issue

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