week 4 - human rights & dignity in care Flashcards
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what is dignity?
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human dignity is the basic value of human beings entitling them to respect
2
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define dignity
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a state, quality, or manner worthy of esteem and respect (and by extension, self-respect)
3
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what is dignity in care?
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it means the kind of care that supports and promotes, and does not undermine a person’s self-respect regardless of any difference
4
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what does dignity or “being treated as somebody” include?
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- respect
- privacy
- autonomy
- self-worth
5
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what are the principles of dignity?
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- dignity in care is inseparable from the wider context of dignity as a whole
- treating people as individuals
- not just physical care
- thrived in the context of equal power relationships
6
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when is human dignity at risk?
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- in sickness
- decline/towards death
- childhood
- elderly
- in prison
- people with disabilities
- people lacking capacity
7
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why causes human dignity to be at risk?
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when individuals are more vulnerable, their rights may be compromised
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