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is not part of a person's basic needs. This means that people
in great need of healthcare measures, irrespective of whether
they fall under the Health and Medical Services Act or self-
care, risk losing their government assistance allowance.
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There is a concern among those who arrange assistance that
personal assistants may perform measures in which the safety
of the individual receiving them may be questioned.
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A measure performed under self-care assessment is not
covered by the healthcare legislation's liability system. This
means that the personal assistant may be required to pay
damages if he or she causes damage or injury.