Dignity and Privacy

Additional Information

This course is designed for individuals who are planning to start a career in the heathcare sector or who are already working within the sector, either in a healthcare or a domestic setting.  The trainer will explore the concepts of dignity and privacy and how these are essential to developing a good working relationship with those you are trying to provide services to.  This could include concepts such as:

–          Treating each person as an individual and respecting their views and choices even when they may not meet with your own personal beliefs or choices

–          Ensuring you always communicate with the individual you are providing services to and not bypassing them to liaise with their carer or family member

–          Not assuming that you know what an individual wants or how they wish to be cared for – or that they actually want your support at all – but actually discussing and agreeing what they would like e.g. what clothes they want to wear, how they prefer their appearance, what food or activities they like

–          Not discussing the individual with anyone else, included their carer or family members without the individual’s express permission

–          Being cognisant that things you hear and see, particularly in a person’s home, are private and should not be shared

–          Always treating everyone with dignity and politeness – just like you would like to be treated

–          Recognising that sometimes individuals need personal time and space to themselves.

The course will explore some practical examples and consider the outcomes and issues if dignity and privacy are overlooked.