Care Values definitions Flashcards
Define ‘Autonomy’
The right of competent adults to make informed decisions about their care.
Define ‘Choice’
Deciding things for yourself about your own care and support
Define ‘Respect’
Maintaining the dignity and trust of patients giving them choice and control
Define ‘Honesty/Candour’
To be honest with patients when something goes wrong with treatment or care
Define ‘Participation’
Involving the individual in their own care and support
Define ‘Person Centred’
Putting the patient at the centre of their own care
Define ‘Promotion of Rights’
Ensuring the rights of individuals are met and respected
Define ‘Privacy’
Ensuring personal space is respected and personal belongings
Define ‘Partnership’
Working with organisations and agencies
Define ‘Promotion of Wellbeing
Actively seeking improvements in aspects of wellbeing set out above carrying a care and support plan.
Define ‘Confidentiality’
The practitioner should keep a confidence between themselves and the patient
Define ‘Consent’
A person should give consent before they receive any type of medical treatment, test or examination
Define ‘Accountability’
Being responsible for someone or something and taking responsibility
Define ‘Diversity’
To respect equality and diversity
Define ‘Empowerment’
A process through which people gain greater control over decisions and actions affecting their health and wellbeing.
