Person-Led Flourishing
Definition: A holistic framework for well-being that prioritizes individual agency, dignity, and self-determination over institutional efficiency or technological optimization. It posits that true flourishing arises when care systems and technologies serve the person’s intrinsic goals rather than imposing external structures.
Core Principles
- Agency First: Decisions must originate from the individual’s values, not default protocols.
- Human-Centricity: Technology acts as a scaffold for human connection, not a replacement for it.
- Contextual Adaptability: Solutions must adapt to the unique narrative of the person, avoiding one-size-fits-all metrics.
Applications in Aged Care & AI
Recent discourse highlights the tension between technological integration and ethical preservation in elderly care:
- Ethical AI in Aged Care: Prioritizing Humanity and Person-Led Flourishing outlines the necessity of aligning AI implementation with humanistic values.
- Dr. Donald Macaskill’s Framework: As Chief Executive of Scottish Care, Macaskill argues that AI must be subordinated to human judgment to prevent dehumanization.
- Ethical Prioritization: AI tools in aged care should enhance, not erode, the relational aspects of care. Efficiency gains are secondary to preserving the dignity and autonomy of the care recipient.
- Risk of Automation Bias: Over-reliance on data-driven insights can obscure the nuanced, emotional needs of individuals, contradicting the goals of Person-Led Flourishing.
Related Concepts
- Human-Centred Design
- Autonomy in Healthcare
- Ethical AI
- Dignity in Care