ways that promotes person centered value
3. The individual has as much control as possible over the choices they can make; for example, the individual is supported to try to use the walking frame.
4. The plan is there to make the individual’s life better, not to fit them into an existing service. For example, the frame is sourced that is best for them within the resources available or they are able to find a frame from somewhere else if necessary.
In health organisations the delivery of person centred care focuses on the following priorities:
• Compassion, dignity and respect – these values are essential when involving people in their own care.
• Shared decision making – this sees individuals as equal partners in their healthcare.
• Public involvement – this involves people in decisions about the design and delivery of services, for example by involving communities in making about decisions about services that will be provided.