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Psychological and Psychiatric Problems – Scottish Acquired Brain …

WebThe person who has sustained a significant Acquired Brain Injury (particularly where there has been damage to the frontal lobes and associated neuronal networks) is at increased …

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A Team Approach to Dysphagia Management – Scottish Acquired …

WebTeam members involved in the management of dysphagia include: Speech and Language Therapist: Responsible for the assessment and management of dysphagia. …

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About Us – Scottish Acquired Brain Injury Network

WebKay Forbes, Head of Therapies, Murdostoun Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neurological Care Centre. Dr Andrew Harrison, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, Case …

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Communication Problems – Scottish Acquired Brain Injury Network

WebThe impact of ABI upon communication ability may be significant: physical impairments, impairments of language processing and cognition, and psychological and psychiatric …

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Leisure Activities – Scottish Acquired Brain Injury Network

WebIn healthcare there is an understanding that ‘leisure contributes to mental, physical, social and emotional health and general well-being’ (Caldwell, 2005). It therefore follows that …

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Implementation of the Nurses Power to Detain in Psychiatric and …

WebIf a nurse considers it appropriate to use the power to detain a patient under Section 299 (having considered all of the above criteria), they should attempt to communicate to the …

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The Mental Health (Care & Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003: Roles …

WebThe Mental Health (Care & Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003 has defined a number of key roles for those involved in the detention process, including the following:

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Assessment of Cognition – Scottish Acquired Brain Injury Network

WebHelps the brain injured person, their family, carers and relevant professionals understand the range of challenges which the person faces but also areas of ability upon which to build …

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Guiding Principles of the Mental Health (Care

WebThe following are recognised guiding principles when considering the use of compulsory measures under the Mental Health (Care & Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003 to provide …

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Communication and Challenging Behaviour – Scottish Acquired …

WebThe term challenging behaviour can be used to describe behaviour which is perceived as inappropriate to the social situation. Following significant Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), the …

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Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)

WebThe Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) secretion is defined by a combination of hyponatremia and hypo-osmolality arising from one of the following

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Assessment and Measures to Support Safety and Care during PTA

WebAssessment It is important to carry out a comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment of the patient’s health, impairments, care and support needs.

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Families and Carers – Scottish Acquired Brain Injury Network

WebA set of core principles for working with carers has been developed by Equal Partners in Care (EPiC). Family members/carers should be encouraged to develop coping strategies …

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Compulsory Medical Treatment – Scottish Acquired Brain Injury …

WebThe Mental Health Act authorises treatment for Mental Disorder or conditions which are direct consequences of the mental disorder e.g. Post Traumatic Amnesia following …

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Assessment of Pain – Scottish Acquired Brain Injury Network

WebNeurological examination: assess sensitivity, sensation, tone/ spasticity, power, function. Assess for referred pain: e.g. cervical spine examination in upper limb pain, lumbosacral …

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Emergency Detention Certificate – Scottish Acquired Brain Injury …

WebAn Emergency Detention Certificate (EDC) can be granted by any registered medical practitioner. Consent of a Mental Health Officer should be sought where possible. …

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The Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003

WebThe primary objective of the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 is to ensure that individuals with a mental disorder receive effective care and treatment. When …

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Compulsory Treatment Order – Scottish Acquired Brain Injury …

WebA Mental Health Officer (MHO) makes the application for a Compulsory Treatment Order (CTO). Two mental health (medical) reports by Approved Medical Practitioners (AMP) or …

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Short Term Detention Certificate – Scottish Acquired Brain Injury …

WebAn STDC starts immediately and revokes a preceding Emergency Detention Certificate. An STDC allows detention in hospital for up to 28 days. An STDC allows for the compulsory …

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