Read the case study, then answer the questions that follow.

Case study

You have been asked to attend a home visit to undertake an intake assessment for Bob. Prior to the visit, you conduct a risk assessment to identify any hazards that may pose a risk to Bob, his wife, yourself or your colleagues. During the risk assessment you identify that Bob has a dog that has been known to bite strangers entering the property. You make a note of the hazard on the organisation's risk assessment form and report it to your supervisor. Your supervisor suggests that Bob may be willing to secure the dog in a different part of the house so that you are able to attend the assessment of Bob's environment and gain an accurate depiction of his needs. Bob agrees to lock the dog in the back room prior to your visit. Upon your arrival Bob invites you into his home and introduces you to his wife, Nelly. After introducing yourself to Bob and Nelly, you explain that your organisational policy requires that all people accessing the service for the first time undergo an initial needs assessment. You explain the assessment process and give Bob a copy of the privacy policy, taking time to disclose his rights with regard to privacy, confidentiality and the sharing of information. You question Bob about his rights and the assessment process to confirm that he understands. Bob is able to answer your questions appropriately. Bob completes and signs a consent form to indicate his willingness to undergo the assessment. He signs a second consent form, indicating that he gives permission for his information to be shared with his GP and psychologist.

Q 1. List two (2) strategies you can adopt to ensure that Bob's right to confidentiality is maintained?

Q 2. What must you disclose to Bob about the sharing of his personal information?

Q 3. Was information about Bob going to be shared with his GP and psychologist in accordance with consent and confidentiality requirements?

Q 4. Briefly explain your duty of care in relation to this case scenario?

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Bob tells you he has given up on life and just wants to end it. He explains that he feels like he has lost the wife he used to know and now feels like he is living with a stranger. He tells you that he is missing the person that she used to be and that he feels totally alone. Bob explains that due to Nelly's increasing care needs and his difficulty mobilising, he rarely leaves the house and has lost contact with his friends. Bob tells you that he has started drinking alcohol to numb his pain, and indicates to you that he now drinks a cask of wine per day.

Q 5. Identify two people from whom you could seek advice during assessment process. Define their roles and responsibilities?

Q 6. What is a strengths-based approach to assessment, and how would you apply this type of approach to Bob's assessment?

Q 7. Provide two (2) specialist services or networks that you could consult throughout the assessment process. How these services may contribute to the assessment process?