Welcome To Module: Five

In this module, you will gain an understanding of basic legal concepts that affect caregiving, such as confidentiality, consent, documentation, and scope of responsibility. You will learn what caregivers should and should not do from a legal standpoint. This knowledge is critical because it protects both the caregiver and the care recipient, reduces liability, and promotes ethical, professional caregiving practices.

Module Five: Legal Basics for Caregivers

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Caregiver Insight
Helping doesn’t always mean doing. Sometimes support means stepping back. 
Module Focus
• Encouraging autonomy
• Preserving dignity
• Avoiding over-assistance