Health and Social Care Unit 2
Revision
A) Give a definition and an example for each of the following key terms:
Definition Example
1. Discrimination Discrimination is when people
judge others based on their
differences and use these
differences to create
disadvantage or oppression.
2. Equality
3. Diversity Diversity means accepting and
respecting that each individual is
unique and different.
4. Empowerment
5. Advocacy
6. Direct
Discrimination
, 7. Indirect
Discrimination
8. ‘Need to
Know’
9. Consultation
B) Name the 6 key rights service users have
1. Choice- choice gives individuals control over their lives and increases their self
– esteem because it promotes independence. In a residential care home, choice
can be whether or not to join in activities, choosing what to wear and which
TV programme to watch. In health care an individual has the right to go to
the GP of their choice. People with sensory impairment should be able to
choose whether they live in a supported environment or independently with
support tailored to their needs.
C) Why is it important that rights are maintained?
Revision
A) Give a definition and an example for each of the following key terms:
Definition Example
1. Discrimination Discrimination is when people
judge others based on their
differences and use these
differences to create
disadvantage or oppression.
2. Equality
3. Diversity Diversity means accepting and
respecting that each individual is
unique and different.
4. Empowerment
5. Advocacy
6. Direct
Discrimination
, 7. Indirect
Discrimination
8. ‘Need to
Know’
9. Consultation
B) Name the 6 key rights service users have
1. Choice- choice gives individuals control over their lives and increases their self
– esteem because it promotes independence. In a residential care home, choice
can be whether or not to join in activities, choosing what to wear and which
TV programme to watch. In health care an individual has the right to go to
the GP of their choice. People with sensory impairment should be able to
choose whether they live in a supported environment or independently with
support tailored to their needs.
C) Why is it important that rights are maintained?
