Which step in person-centered care planning ensures the client's values are respected?

• A. Limiting family involvement
• B. Developing goals without client input
• C. Eliciting the client's preferences and involving them in goal setting and decision-making
• D. Prioritizing staff convenience in planning

Answer: (C)

The core idea here is honoring the person’s own values and choices in every step of planning. When we elicit the client’s preferences and involve them in setting goals and making decisions, the plan truly reflects what matters to them. This collaborative process supports the person’s autonomy, dignity, and unique life context, and it makes the care more relevant and sustainable because the client has a real say in what happens.

Choosing this approach also helps the plan align with the client’s daily routines, cultural beliefs, and personal priorities. For example, if someone prioritizes staying at home and maintaining independence, the plan will focus on supports that enable that outcome, rather than pushing for interventions they don’t want. In contrast, limiting family involvement, developing goals without the client’s input, or prioritizing staff convenience all undermine the client’s values and autonomy, which is not consistent with person-centered care.