C1 Person-centred Approach

Question 1

What is the importance of person-centred care?

Answer 1

• Makes them more comfortable with recommendations, advice and treatment
• Gives them more confidence in recommendations, advice and treatment
• Ensures their unique and personal needs are met
• Increases the support available to more vulnerable individuals
• Improves their independence
• They are more likely to follow recommendations/actions to improve their health
• They are more motivated to behave in ways that positively benefit their health
• They feel happier and more positive about their health and wellbeing

Question 2

What are the benefits of person-centred care for health and social care services?

Answer 2

• It improves job satisfaction for health and social care workers
• It saves time for health and social care services
• It saves money for health and social care services
• It reduces complaints about health and social care services and workers