The four main person-centred values are:
1. Respect: This means valuing and respecting the individual's beliefs, values, and preferences.
2. Dignity: This means treating people with respect and dignity, regardless of their circumstances.
3. Autonomy: This means supporting people to make their own decisions, even if those decisions are not what you would choose.
4. Partnership: This means working with people as equal partners in their care and treatment.
Here are some ways to put person-centred values into practice:
- Use respectful and polite language when talking to people.
- Listen actively to what people say and try to understand their point of view.
- Be honest and open with people about their condition and treatment options.
- Involve people in making decisions about their care.
- Support people to live their lives as independently as possible.
- Treat people with dignity and respect, regardless of their circumstances.
- Be compassionate and understanding towards people's feelings and needs.
- Focus on the person, not just their condition or illness.
Practising person-centred values can help to improve the quality of care and support that people receive. It can also help to build stronger relationships between healthcare professionals and the people they care for.