Care values 1 Flashcards
What are the care values ?
Empowerment , Dignity , Respect , Communication , Anti-discriminatory practice , Confidentiality and Safeguarding .
When planning for a health and wellbeing plan what must the health professional do ?
They must use excellent communication skills to make sure people are empowered and are treated with dignity and respect , the aim is to improve an individuals quality of life ensuring they get the care for them .
How can empowerment apply to a person ?
It means independent making choices its important when supporting people with the correct advice and info so they can make the right choices , give people choices about support services , encourage people do things themselves , allow people to feel confident .
How can dignity apply to a person ?
People have dignity when they have a high self-concept and are treated with respect , a health professional must ask for permission before proceeding with treatment .
How can Respect apply to a person ?
Listening and respecting someones else opinion an feelings without imposing what is best for them , respect language and preferred name .
How can Communication apply to a person ?
Verbal and non verbal can be used to convey respect to people , offer information and choices to people , encourage and support people giving confidence to succeed .
What can be some of the barriers to empowerment ?
Physical - restricted movement , Intellectual - mental health conditions , Emotional - feel unable to change live due to depression , Social - family members may not be supportive .
