Person-Centred Care Planning Flashcards
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When documenting a person-centred care plan, which element is most critical to include to reflect the individual's priorities?
Answer: The patient's own words describing their goals and preferences
NMC standards require care plans to capture the patient's own expressed goals and preferences to be truly person-centred.
A patient with diabetes refuses to follow the prescribed dietary plan. Under a person-centred approach, what is the nurse's best first action?
Answer: Explore the reasons behind the refusal and negotiate a mutually acceptable plan
Person-centred care requires understanding the patient's perspective and working collaboratively to find acceptable solutions.
The NMC Code requires nurses to ensure care plans are regularly reviewed. How frequently should a person-centred care plan typically be formally reviewed in an acute setting?
Answer: At least every 24 hours or when there is a significant change
In acute settings, NMC guidance recommends reviewing care plans at least every 24 hours or when clinical conditions change.
Which framework best supports nurses in structuring a holistic person-centred assessment?
Answer: Roper-Logan-Tierney Activities of Living model
The Roper-Logan-Tierney model addresses all activities of living, supporting a holistic person-centred assessment.
A care plan is described as 'SMART.' What does the 'A' in SMART goals stand for in the context of person-centred care planning?
Answer: Achievable
In SMART goal-setting, 'A' stands for Achievable, meaning goals must be realistic and attainable for the patient.
When a patient lacks capacity to participate in their care plan, who should the nurse primarily involve according to NMC and MCA principles?
Answer: The patient's nominated next of kin or legal advocate acting in the patient's best interests
Under the Mental Capacity Act, decisions must be made in the patient's best interests, involving their advocate or nominated representative.
Which practice best demonstrates continuity of person-centred care during a shift handover?
Answer: Sharing the patient's individualised care plan goals and any changes in preferences
Sharing the patient's individual goals and preference updates ensures continuity of person-centred care across shifts.