Osmosis video - Maintaining dignity

Dignity means being and feeling worthy of respect, and it's a basic right of all human beings. Healthcare providers have the responsibility to maintain patients' dignity. Health care providers have to ask patients how they would like to be addressed and always address them in the way that they prefer. It's also important to show compassion, empathy, and let them know you care. In addition, be patient, listen to your patients, and answer their questions.

It is also important to help patients meet their basic needs, such as getting food and water, resting and sleeping, and doing some physical activity if possible. When necessary, patients should be assisted with toileting, personal hygiene, and getting dressed.

Note that some tasks can involve exposing patients' body parts, so keep your patient involved and always ask for permission. In addition, make sure you protect the patients' privacy and only expose the necessary body parts.