Person Centred Care

Question 1

What 3 key points does the GMC’s Good Medical Practice guide state in relation to person-centred care?

Answer 1

1. Make the care of your patient your first concern.
2. Treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity.
3. Work in partnership with patients.

Question 2

List 5 key ethical principles and values of person centred care.

Answer 2

1. Respect
2. Autonomy
3. Care
4. Dignity
5. Considering consequences

Question 3

Define dignity.

Answer 3

‘A state, quality or manner worthy of esteem or respect; and (by extension) self-respect. Dignity in care, therefore, means the kind of care, in any setting, which supports and promotes, and does not undermine, a person’s self-respect regardless of any difference.’

Question 4

What are the 5 tasks in the Calgary Cambridge model?

Answer 4

1. Commencing the consultation
2. Gathering information
3. Physical examination
4. Explanation and planning
5. Closing the consultation

Question 5

What are the 2 functions of the Calgary Cambridge model?

Answer 5

1. Building the relationship

2. Providing structure