Privacy and Dignity in Care
About this course
The little things you do can make big days for the people you support. We look at how privacy and dignity are an integral part of your work with individuals and give you lots of practical guidance. We also review your role in supporting individuals to make choices and to participate. This course provides a refresher for people who have already done the Care Certificate.
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1. Describe what is meant by privacy and dignity
Privacy and dignity are fundamental aspects of human rights and ethical principles that are crucial for maintaining respect, autonomy, and well-being, particularly in healthcare settings.
2. List situations where an individual’s privacy and dignity could be compromised
During medical examinations or procedures, individuals may feel exposed or uncomfortable if their physical privacy is not adequately respected. For example, if healthcare providers fail to provide sufficient draping or privacy screens during examinations, patients may feel vulnerable and exposed, leading to a loss of dignity.
3. Describe how to maintain privacy and dignity in the work setting
4. Demonstrate that your actions maintain the privacy of the individual
5. Demonstrate privacy and dignity is maintained
6. Explain why it is important not to disclose anything about the individual unless appropriate
7. Report any concerns you have about privacy and dignity to the relevant person
8. Describe ways of helping individuals to make informed choices
9. Explain how risk assessment processes can be used to support individuals to make decisions
10. Explain why personal views must not influence an individual’s own choices or decisions
The notion that personal views should not unduly influence an individual's choices or decisions is rooted in principles of autonomy, respect for diversity, and ethical considerations
11. Describe why you need to support an individual to challenge decisions
12. Demonstrate how to support individuals to make informed choices
13. Check risk assessment processes are used to support individuals to make their own decisions
14. Reflect on how your own personal views could influence an individual’s choices
15. Report any concerns you have about informed choices to the relevant person
16. Describe the importance of how valuing people contributes to active participation
17. Explain how to enable individuals to make informed choices about their lives
18. List other ways you can support active participation
19. Describe importance of enabling individuals to develop self-care and maintaining networks
20. Demonstrate that you can support the active participation of individuals in their care
21. Reflect on how your own personal views could restrict the individual’s ability to participate
22. Report any concerns about active participation to the relevant person
