Which of the following is NOT one of the three key components of family-centered care?

• A. Respect
• B. Collaboration
• C. Support
• D. Dignity

Answer: (D)

Family-centered care centers on partnering with families as active members of the care team. Three elements commonly highlighted are respect, collaboration, and support. Respect means honoring the family’s values, preferences, and beliefs and treating them with genuine regard. Collaboration involves open, ongoing communication and shared decision-making between families and health professionals. Support covers providing information, education, resources, and emotional or practical help to empower families to participate in the child’s care. Dignity, while closely connected to respectful care, isn’t listed as one of the three separate components in this framework; it’s typically considered part of how respect is applied. So among these options, dignity isn’t one of the three core components in this model.