Stories of Dignity within Healthcare

Dignity is fundamental to every single person's life and history; and every interaction with another human being can potentially influence a person's sense of identity and self-esteem. In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of dignity in care'. When healthcare organisations and individuals prioritise dignity, service users, carers and staff are treated with respect, compassion and understanding, and safe, good-quality healthcare services are delivered. In contrast,