therapeutic privilege — the right of a doctor to withhold information from a patient when it is feared that disclosure could cause immediate and serious harm to the patient (e.g. because he or she is suffering from severe depression). In exceptional cases, the need to… … The new mediacal dictionary
consent — n. agreement to undergo medical treatment or to participate in medical research. Four conditions must apply for consent to be valid 1. the patient must be given sufficient information (see informed consent); 2. the patient must be competent, i.e … The new mediacal dictionary
paternalism — n. an attitude or policy that overrides a person s own wishes in pursuit of their best interests. The question of when, if ever, a measure of paternalism may be justified remains one of the most difficult in ethics. The philosopher John Stuart… … The new mediacal dictionary
Twelve-step program — ] As summarized by the American Psychological Association, the process involves the following: * admitting that one cannot control one s addiction or compulsion; * recognizing a greater power that can give strength; * examining past errors with… … Wikipedia
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Sigmund Freud — Freud redirects here. For other uses, see Freud (disambiguation). Sigmund Freud Sigmund Freud, by Max Halberstadt, 1921 … Wikipedia
Mediation — For the Wikipedia mediation process for resolving disputes, see Wikipedia:Mediation. For other uses, see Mediation (disambiguation) … Wikipedia
Occupational therapy — Intervention ICD 9 CM 93.83 … Wikipedia
Confidentiality — Confidential redirects here. For other uses, see Confidential (disambiguation). Confidentiality is an ethical principle associated with several professions (e.g., medicine, law). In ethics, and (in some places) in law and alternative forms of… … Wikipedia
Narrative therapy — is a form of psychotherapy using narrative. It was initially developed during the 1970s and 1980s, largely by Australian Michael White and his friend and colleague, David Epston, of New Zealand. Their approach became prevalent in North America… … Wikipedia
