Choice

• Explain the right individuals have to choice 


  This means : giving a service user control over their own lives

  This is important because -

  • promotes independence
  • empowers individuals
  • increases self-esteem
  • feel valued
  • feel in control
• Examples of the right to choice

  Any from -

  different types of activities , food options that takes account of dietry needs and religious requirements, acess to entertainment areas or a quiet space, choice of where to receive care (eg. In the home), whether or not to receive treatment, choice of male/female doctor