Rights Flashcards
What does the right to the mean?
This means that nobody, including the government, can try to end your life.
Do we have the right to die?
No
What are the rights 5 rights?
1) Choice
2) Confidentiality
3) Protection from Harm and Abuse
4) Equal and fair treatment
5) Consultation
We should be able to choose…
1) where we receive our care
2) The hospital/care home we use
3) How we receive treatment
4) Not to receive treatment
5) Food that meets our needs
6) Activities we join in with
We have a right to have our personal info kept securely. Information should not be discussed about our care to people who don’t need to know.
The exceptions are:
1) If the person is at risk of harm to others or themselves.
2) If there is a risk of a serious offence being committed
3) If there is a risk of the person being harmed by others