Understanding Person-Centred Care
25 min! Run Time
Employees
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of Completion
What you'll learn
Skills covered in this course
Description
System Requirements
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Author
Understanding Person-Centred Care
Frequently Asked Questions
Person-centred care is an approach that places the patient at the center of decisions, acknowledging their individuality, needs, desires, and values.
The course centers on treating individuals with dignity, respect, and compassion rather than treating care as one-size-fits-all.
It starts from the patient's own needs and values instead of a fixed procedure, shaping care around who that person actually is.
Recognizing individuality means care decisions account for what a specific patient wants and values, not just their diagnosis.
It aims for patients to feel acknowledged as individuals, with their desires and values reflected in how they're treated.