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 ⇒ Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care ⇒ Duty of Care in Care Settings ⇒ 2.1 Describe conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care and an individual’s rights

2.1 Describe conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care and an individual’s rights

Qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
Unit: Duty of Care in Care Settings
Learning outcome: 2. Know how to address conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between an individual’s rights and the duty of care
Assessment criteria: 2.1 Describe conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care and an individual’s rights

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  • Whilst we have a duty of care towards the individuals that we care for, we must also respect their rights, including the choices that they make
  • This can result in conflicts or dilemmas
  • E.g. an obese individual choosing to eat unhealthy foods
  • E.g. an individual with dementia wishing to go out unaccompanied
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