Stories of Dignity Within Healthcare

In this helpful and thought-provoking book, the contributors offer an overview of current research on dignity-preserving care, highlighting practical and ethical considerations in various healthcare settings. Dignity is fundamental to every single person's life and history; and every interaction with another human being can potentially influence a person's sense of identity and self-esteem. In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of 'dignity in care'....
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In this helpful and thought-provoking book, the contributors offer an overview of current research on dignity-preserving care, highlighting practical and ethical considerations in various healthcare settings. Dignity is fundamental to every single person's life and history; and every interaction with another human being can potentially influence a person's sense of identity and self-esteem. In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of 'dignity in care'. When healthcare organisations and individuals prioritise dignity, service users, carers and staff are treated with respect, compassion and understanding, and safe, good-quality healthcare services are delivered. In contrast, when dignity and respect are neglected or violated, people experience poor-quality care and may even suffer neglect and abuse. For all these reasons, it is clearly vital that all healthcare workers have a thorough understanding of dignity and how to place it at the centre of all their activities. This book will support students of nursing and allied healthcare professions, as well as healthcare professionals working in diverse practice settings, to reflect upon and enhance the quality of their care.