Sharing information for health and social care

Information Partnership Training
for shared decisions in health and social care 5
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A young man has seen a TV programme on testicular
cancer and is worried that he has symptoms. His
girlfriend is concerned and decides to mention it at
her local health project cookery class.
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An older black woman asks if you have any leaflets or
books on diabetes. She wants to know how to control
her diabetes through diet. She tells you that she has
had disagreements with her doctor on how to manage
her illness.
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A middle-aged man attending a mental health support
group tells you that he has had a ‘bad week’. You
discover from talking to him that he is about to be
made homeless. You give him information about the
local advice agency. He asks if you will come with him
to help him.
Discussion points
You might have thought about the following
personal qualities:
• Someone who shows you respect as a person
• Someone who you can trust to keep things
confidential
• Someone who treats everyone as an individual
with different needs
• Someone who doesn’t judge people because of
their situation
• Someone who is responsible - who knows the
limits of their role
• Someone who tries to understand things
from your point of view but without making
assumptions or stereotyping
• Someone who is not afraid to ask questions
You may have thought about attitudes and values
which could get in the way.
• Someone you feel is judging you
• Someone who tells you what to do
• Someone who shows prejudice
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Sharing information for health and social care