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UNIT 2 PRINCIPLES OF DIGNITY IN ADULT HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PRACTICE BY MARIE BROWN
1.1 EXPLAIN THE PRINCIPLES OF DIGNITY IN ADULT HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Dignity must be at the centre of everything we do if we are to achieve high quality person centred care and support, dignity focuses on the value of every person as an individual it means respecting others views, choices and decisions, not making assumptions about how people want to be treated and working with care and compassion. The principles focus on the key values,attitudes,skills and knowledge required to provide the best care possible, the principles give the workforce and those employ and train them clear guidance and practical tools to understanding how to place dignity at the …show more content…

5.2 GIVE EXAMPLES OF BEHAVIOUR THAT DOES NOT RESPECT DIGNITY
Physical attack to more subtle conduct can include actions, jokes or suggestions that might create a stressful working environment it includes behaviour which excludes individuals from normal activities

5.3 OUTLINE THE ACTIONS TO TAKE IN RESPONSE TO BEHAVIOUR THAT DOES NOT RESPECT DIGNITY
Equality, freedom and treating people with dignity and respect

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