Cerys Perrin

Cerys Perrin From a carers perspective it is detrimental that we recognise patient’s wishes, values and needs with respect. Therefore, when a patient like Mrs Jones declines an item that relates to what she values most (her appearance). We must question as carers as...

Katie Farley

Katie Farley There is an unspoken judgement from Sarah and the reader, that Mrs Jones has the capacity and is entitled to make the ‘less significant’ decisions, such as the dress she wants to wear and shade of lipstick, for herself. I believe Sarah would agree that...

Stephanie Jones

Stephanie Jones I believe Sarah feels like she is doing right by Mrs Jones by attempting to uphold her dignity and maintain her daughters wishes. Although I do not feel that Sarah has treated Mrs Jones with dignity or respect. Sarah has given Mrs Jones a choice of...

Stuart Taylor

Stuart Taylor Being a health professional can sometimes prove a challenging role that can sometime become busy and familiar, potentially leading to unintended insensitivities while working with patients. These insensitivities may not be meant maliciously, or in a way...

Kwan Ching Wu

Kwan Ching Wu In this situation, Mrs Jones has strongly expressed her will to not wear a wig for the big day. However, Sarah, the care assistant, did not take in her words at all. Instead, she expressed in strong words that she prohibited Mrs Jones from going to...