Unit 4222-331 nvq 3 diploma - describe how ethical issues that may arise over the use of medication

nearly at the end of my nvq 3 diploma but struggling with one last question on this assignment;

describe how ethical issues that may arise over the use of medication can be addressed?

any help much appreciated thank you in advance
Donnamarie

Hi
Think of refusal to take life saving meds ; people who want to die;people who cry when you try to give meds; people who become angry thinking your trying to poison them ( especially prevelent with dementia) how would you deal with the above? you would follow organsational P&P on how to deal with differing situations, you would work within your level of organsation, seek guidance from senior, inform care managment /GP
I once contacted out of hours GP as a service user refused her drugs the whole day, he said unless they are life -saving meds most people have a build up of medication in their systems and it would not harm them . But you have covered yourself following procedures.
Remember to write about recording and reporting of any issues around meds

Hope this helps

Hi Suef, many thanks for your reply, a great help

Donnamarie

can any one help me im just about to start the level 3 is the first test hard been long time since ive done any tests so bit worried and also what are the best units to take

can any one help me im just about to start the level 3 is the first test hard been long time since ive done any tests so bit worried and also what are the best units to take