Question

Explain ways in which service users' individual rights can be upheld in health

and social care, using selected examples.

Answer 1

All individuals have the right to be treated equally and fairly. It is the duty of the Health and Social Care provider to support these rights and uphold and maintain anti- discriminatory practice.

The right to independence. The right to have your dignity respected and to be treated as an individual. The right to receive an anti-discriminatory service which is responsive to your race, religion, culture, language, gender, sexuality, disability and age.