Diversity means understanding that every individual is unique and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies. Understanding that diversity includes not only ways of being but also ways of knowing. For example, at work, I have to interact with co-workers of different genders, age groups, faiths and so on. 1.1b Equality means ensuring everyone in your setting has equal opportunities, regardless of their abilities, their background, or their lifestyle. Equality is about treating people alike according to their needs. This means I should make sure that everyone …show more content…
This is a feature of the new Mental Capacity Act of 2005 has, the gist of which is that people who cannot make choices for themselves are granted rights. Some of the provisions are rather expansive, but it aims to treat the overall well-being of the care system with the same standards of dignity, which involves valuing individual thoughts, interests, beliefs, and desires in addition to the regard to certain necessities. The NHS 2012 enables patients to have more control in the manner of their healthcare treatment and service. Individuals have the right to privacy, which the GDPR protects, must be provided regardless of its use and origin, but interests must be safeguarded. The use of information about individuals must be voluntary and justifiable. …show more content…
The Mental Capacity Act (2005) Code of Practice offers guidelines and information on how to reasonably handle people who cannot make their own decisions. 2.2 work with individual in a way that respects their beliefs, culture, values, and preferences. Before engaging in any type of contact with another person, I must understand the primary objective of my job position. When you understand that the object of my job is to provide service and to better an individual’s life in agreed-upon ways, my interactions will naturally be client-centred and normal. I must act as if I am there first and foremost. As a result, the attitude and interactions should be respectful of our values, interests, and desires to help them live fulfilling lives. Professional interaction is one of the best ways to ensure that the interactions honour our interests, cultures, values, and desires. By becoming aware of your ethical boundaries and codes of ethics, you can communicate with others in a manner that respects their interests, values, cultures, and desires. Additionally, being factual and non-judgmental will help me accomplish this task. Additionally, person-centred approaches endorse and respect each person’s interests, values, history, and desires. Several activities are listed below