5 Questions
Person-Centered care is one of the 10 protected characteristics under the Equality Act.
False
Person-Centered care focuses on keeping the individual at the center of all activities.
True
True or false: The Equality Act has 9 protected characteristics included within it
True
True or false: Indirect discrimination occurs when a practice or system appears to treat a group of individuals equally, but leads to individuals with a protected characteristic being treated unfairly
True
True or false: A Care Plan is a personalized plan for the care and support of a group of people
False
Study Notes
The Equality Act
- The Equality Act has 10 protected characteristics.
- (Note: The text initially stated 9, but this was corrected to 10.)
Person-Centered Care
- Person-Centered Care is about putting the individual at the centre of everything the person does.
- It focuses on the individual's needs and priorities.
Discrimination
- Indirect discrimination occurs when a policy or system appears to treat everyone equally but results in unfair treatment of individuals with a protected characteristic.
- One way to report discrimination is through whistle-blowing.
Care Planning
- A Care Plan is a personalized plan for the care and support of an individual, not a group of people.
- It is tailored to the individual's unique needs and requirements.
Test your knowledge of the Equality Act and person-centered care with this quiz. Explore the 10 protected characteristics and understand the importance of putting the individual at the center of care practices.
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