Who is entitled by law to be treated with Dignity & Respect?

• A. All recipients
• B. Staff
• C. Both recipients and staff
• D. Nobody

Answer: (C)

Dignity and respect are universal rights in care and service settings, applying to everyone involved. Legally and ethically, people receiving services and the staff who provide those services both deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. This means that recipients should be listened to, valued, and protected from humiliation or discrimination, while staff should work in an environment free from harassment and disrespect, which supports their ability to perform their duties safely and professionally. When either group is treated with disrespect, it undermines safety, trust, and quality of care. So the correct understanding is that both recipients and staff are entitled by law to be treated with dignity and respect.