Duty of Care versus Dignity of Risk

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Enabling risk is a balancing act. On the one hand, you must respect the preferences of the people you support and their right to make decisions and exercise control over their own lives. On the other hand, you have a duty of care to take reasonable actions to ensure safety and well-being.  This does not mean … Continued

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