LO2: Understand what is meant by a person centred-approach to care Flashcards
2.1- Person centred approach
What is meant by a person-centred approach to care?
A balance between what is important to and what is important for a person.
What are the key concepts?
▪Knowing the person as an individual ▪Empowerment and power ▪Respect values and preferences ▪Choice and autonomy ▪Respect and dignity ▪Empathy and compassion
Risks
As a service user you are entitled to take risks, taking risks can be positive.
Risks can be a part of everyday life and can ensure that a person feels as normal as possible.
Enhancing voice, choice and control
You must ensure that there is always an aspect of safety taken when you are planning care for example allowing a service user choice doesn’t mean that it will be risk free and this needs to be managed.
This could also mean that you must allow a service user to make their own decisions even if you don’t agree with them as this is disempowering if you restrict their choices.
2.2- Principles of a person-centred approach and how they support person-centred care
Independence and rights
To live life the way they want to-
▪To be employed- the Equality Act 2010 ensures people are not discriminated against and allows for a person to have independence.
▪To form meaningful relationships- allowing a person to live in a community and build relationships rather than being in an institution or away from a community.
Co-production, choice and control
▪To be treated as an equal partner in decision making about their care.
▪To be able to make decisions about their life/care.
▪To have more of what is important to them.
Inclusive and competent communities
▪To be able to participate in community activities this helps a person to feel valued and give a sense of being part of a team.
▪To volunteer means that they can develop hobbies and gives them a reason to carry on going and make friends.
▪To feel they belong to club, societies or groups.
