Lecture 9 - Preserving Dignity - Health Promotion

Question 1

Dignity

Answer 1

Recognize and respect a person’s intrinsic worth

Question 2

Code of Ethics on Dignity

Answer 2

• Relate to ALL people with respect
• Support people, families, communities
• Take into account unique values, customs, and spiritual beliefs + social and economic circumstances
• Intervene and report when others fail to respect dignity of a person receiving care
• Respect privacy and be discreet with care
• Use care when considering use of restraints
• Maintain appropriate and professional BOUNDARIES
• Work to relieve pain and suffering
• Support a dignified and peaceful death
• Treat each other, colleagues, and STUDENTS with respect

Question 3

PATIENT DIGNITY QUESTION

Answer 3

“What do I need to know about you as a person to give you the best care possible?”

Question 4

VIDEO: Components of Dignity

Answer 4

A- Attitude - what you do and how you do it
B - Behaviour - informed by attitude
C - Compassion - understanding + willingness to be involved
D- Dialogue