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• Dignity, compassion and respect are at the heart of good quality
and safe person-centred healthcare
• Individuals have the right to exercise freedom of choice and live
in an abuse-free environment
• Achieved through 6 key principles:
• Empowerment – Individuals should be included and involved in decisions
“Nothing about me without me”
• Prevention – Enable them to take action before harm occurs
• Proportionality – Understand appropriate response to the risk presented
• Protection – Know where to access support and representation
• Partnership – Link with local services and communities
• Accountability – Know who is responsible for what