CHCLEG001 - Dignity of Risk

[roxy123]

Need guidance pls regarding this question.
What are some legal and ethical considerations for people in child care services? regarding dignity of risk

Any reply is appreciated.

What are our responsibilities as educators regarding dignity of risk in a childcare setting????????

Many thanks

roxy

[Lorina]

Dignity of risk

Associated with duty of care is the concept of dignity of risk. Dignity of risk refers to a person’s right to experience all that life has to offer, such as learning a new skill or taking part in an activity that may entail some element of risk, but has benefits that might include gaining greater self esteem and independence.

Most people with disabilities wish to lead lives which are as close as possible to that of people who do not have a disability and this inevitably involves taking some risks. Courts and the law of negligence do not, therefore, expect disability workers to shield their clients from all possible risks. They do, however, expect workers to take reasonable care (to be sensible and cautious) in their work.

This concept arises out of the key principles of the Disability Services Act. For example ‘People with disabilities have the same rights as other members of Australian society to realise their individual capacities for physical, social, emotional and intellectual development’ (Parsons, 1997). It can, however, pose concerns and dilemmas for staff. Value clashes between clients and workers also can play a role here as well.

Ref: Duty Of Care

Hope this helps,

,
Lorina

[roxy123]

Thank you so much, very helpful.

Roxy