subject of care desire

desire expressed by the subject of care or the subject of care proxy regarding the performance of certain care activities

EXAMPLE 1 No blood transfusion, cultural or religious preference, do not resuscitate, allow natural death

EXAMPLE 2 Preference for a monetary subsidy instead of a direct social service to support a disabled person

EXAMPLE 3 To be supported/treated by same gender social care/care professional

EXAMPLE 4 To specify the place of care (home, professional office, ...) where to receive a service (psychological support)

EXAMPLE 5 To receive a financial/economic support instead of a social service

EXAMPLE 6 To prefer home services instead of being moved in a retirement home

Note 1 to entry: In quality management [ISO 9000:2015] requirement is defined as “needs and expectations that is stated, generally implied or obligatory”. The expectations reflect the subject of care s desires.

Table 1. Associations of subject of care desire
Specialization of Generalization of
health circumstance objection
Association from Association name Association to
1..1 subject of care expresses 0..* subject of care desire
1..1 subject of care proxy expresses 0..* subject of care desire
0..* subject of care desire influences 0..* care mandate
0..* subject of care desire is considered during 0..* care needs assessment
0..* subject of care desire is recorded in 0..* health record
subject of care desireUML Representation
Figure 1. subject of care desire (UML Representation)