Post by Denise on Dec 15, 2010 15:56:16 GMT
This guideline offers best practice advice on the care of infants, children and adults with head injury.
Treatment and care should take into account patients’ needs and preferences. People with head injury should have the opportunity to make informed decisions about their care and treatment, in partnership with their healthcare professionals. If patients do not have the capacity to make decisions, healthcare professionals should follow the Department of Health guidelines – ‘Reference guide to consent for examination or treatment’ (2001) (available from http://www.dh.gov.uk). Since April 2007 healthcare professionals need to follow a code of practice accompanying the Mental Capacity Act (summary available from www.dca.gov.uk/menincap/bill-summary.htm).
Good communication between healthcare professionals and patients is essential. It should be supported by evidence-based written information tailored to the patient’s needs. Treatment and care, and the information patients are given about it, should be culturally appropriate. It should also be accessible to people with additional needs such as physical, sensory or learning disabilities, and to people who do not speak or read English.
Carers and relatives should have the opportunity to be involved in decisions about the patient’s care and treatment, unless the patient specifically excludes them.
Carers and relatives should also be given the information and support they need.
Access the full guideline on-line by following the link www.nice.org.uk/nicemedia/pdf/CG56NICEGuideline.pdf
Treatment and care should take into account patients’ needs and preferences. People with head injury should have the opportunity to make informed decisions about their care and treatment, in partnership with their healthcare professionals. If patients do not have the capacity to make decisions, healthcare professionals should follow the Department of Health guidelines – ‘Reference guide to consent for examination or treatment’ (2001) (available from http://www.dh.gov.uk). Since April 2007 healthcare professionals need to follow a code of practice accompanying the Mental Capacity Act (summary available from www.dca.gov.uk/menincap/bill-summary.htm).
Good communication between healthcare professionals and patients is essential. It should be supported by evidence-based written information tailored to the patient’s needs. Treatment and care, and the information patients are given about it, should be culturally appropriate. It should also be accessible to people with additional needs such as physical, sensory or learning disabilities, and to people who do not speak or read English.
Carers and relatives should have the opportunity to be involved in decisions about the patient’s care and treatment, unless the patient specifically excludes them.
Carers and relatives should also be given the information and support they need.
Access the full guideline on-line by following the link www.nice.org.uk/nicemedia/pdf/CG56NICEGuideline.pdf