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Dignity of Risk

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‘Dignity of risk’ refers to the concept of affording a person the right (or dignity) to take reasonable risks, and that the impeding of this right can suffocate personal growth, self-esteem and the overall quality of life (Ibrahim & Davis 2013).

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‘Dignity of risk’ refers to the concept of affording a person the right (or dignity) to take reasonable risks, and that the impeding of this right can suffocate personal growth, self-esteem and the overall quality of life (Ibrahim & Davis 2013).

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Rhonda Belcham
29 Mar 2020
Made a few good points to encourage independence but with the knowledge of any risks involved. Concise documentation is paramount.
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CLINTON RHODES
19 Nov 2020
Informative and concise. This gives me a better understanding of what decisions are made with regards to dignity of choice.
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Kripa KATTEL
01 Jan 2022
very informative resource
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Maryanne Edwards
10 Sep 2021
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Gita Rijal
04 Sep 2021
Very informative
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Evanka Fernando
10 May 2021
Great resource for a much in demand topic these days
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Stephanie Walsh
07 Jun 2021
The resources available are easy to understand and readily available.
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17 Nov 2020
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