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What is the primary focus of this chapter on Leadership and Managing in Contemporary Health and Social Care?
Identifying the activities and responsibilities of DCMs
What does 'enunciate' mean in the context of the chapter objectives?
Announce or proclaim the prevailing social demographic
What is the purpose of reviewing current legislation, strategies, and policies in the context of care delivery?
To understand their relevance to DCMs in their leadership and management roles
What is the main focus when analyzing workforce issues for health and social care delivery?
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What role do professional regulation and codes of practice play in care delivery?
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What does the term 'patient' encompass in the context of health and social care?
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What does the term 'care' encompass?
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Who do the terms 'healthcare professional', 'care professional', and 'registrant' refer to?
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What is the role of a Duty Care Manager?
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What are the outcomes of effective management and leadership in healthcare?
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Who is accountable for their own standards of professional practice?
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What is an example of how leadership in healthcare can make a difference?
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What are the practice settings or care settings where health and social care practitioners carry out their roles?
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What term refers to all members of staff who are employed to deliver care directly to patients or service users?
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What is an imperative for ensuring that an organization acts on concerns raised by clinical staff and patients?
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