Mental capacity act and safeguarding

Front line crews these days can be called to a wide variety of jobs. More often, the ambulance service is called to patients experiencing episodes of poor mental health. it's important to understand how clinicians can support patients through these experiences.This week, Safeguarding Lead Ben, Patient Safet Lead Ant, and Patient Safety Specialist Lou talk about their experience of the mental capacity act, what it is and what it isn't, as well as safeguarding patients within the AOC.If you have any feedback please email [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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General Broadcast covers the whole of the Ambulance service, from clinical to non-technical skills, from best practice to learning from incidents and more.It's a chance to hear from experts about the latest developments in the industry, thought-provoking ideas and innovations all in the world of the NHS and EEAST in particular. It's not just blue lights and sirens!Whether you work for an ambulance service or just want to learn more, it's the best place to hear about the world of the ambulance service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.