Promoting Independence and Dignity: Supporting Individual Preferences

Support the preferences and needs of individuals while maintaining their independence and dignity

Respect

Empowerment

Communication

Collaboration

Privacy

Choice

Respect:

Treat people with courtesy and kindness.

Listen to their concerns and opinions.

Respect their right to make their own choices.

Be sensitive to their cultural, religious, and personal beliefs.

Empowerment:

Encourage people to be as independent as possible.

Help them to develop the skills and knowledge they need to make their own decisions.

Communication:

Talk to people in a clear and understandable way.

Listen to what they say and try to understand their point of view.

Be honest and open with them about their care and treatment.

Collaboration:

Work together with people to develop care plans that meet their individual needs and preferences.

Involve them in decisions about their care and treatment.

Privacy:

Respect people's right to privacy.

Keep their personal information confidential.

Allow them to have private time alone.

Choice:

Give people the opportunity to make choices about their care and treatment.

Respect their right to refuse treatment.

Additional tips:

Be patient and understanding.

Be flexible and willing to adapt to people's individual needs.

Be positive and encouraging.

Be a good role model.