DHSC, 'Responding to COVID-19: the ethical framework for adult social care' (19/3/20)

Department of Health coronavirus ethical guidance The introduction states: "Recognising increasing pressures and expected demand, it might become necessary to make challenging decisions on how to redirect resources where they are most needed and to prioritise individual care needs. This framework intends to serve as a guide for these types of decisions and reinforce that consideration of any potential harm that might be suffered, and the needs of all individuals, are always central to decision-making." There are eight values and principles: (1) respect; (2) reasonableness; (3) minimising harm; (4) inclusiveness; (5) accountability; (6) flexibility; (7) proportionality; (8) community. Under the "respect" heading it states that "those making decisions should ... where a person may lack capacity (as defined in the Mental Capacity Act), ensure that a person’s best interests and support needs are considered by those who are responsible or have relevant legal authority to decide on their behalf".


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Type: Document🔍 · Coronavirus resource🔍

Title: Responding to COVID-19: the ethical framework for adult social care

Organisation: Department of Health and Social Care🔍

Date: 19/3/20🔍

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