6 The Intersection of Human Rights and Decision Making Capacity Legislation with Person Centred Approaches

ConclusionThe intrinsic worth of each human is articulated through an implicit and explicit vindication of their human rights. The emergence of the third generation of human rights has argued the value of self-determination and autonomy, articulated through robust national legislation on decision-making capacity based on the core principles of person centred care approaches. This move from paternalism is imperative and is imbued in contemporary legislation and legal commentaries, which has noted the need for revisions in health and social care case management perspectives.
Source: Age and Ageing - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research