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advance directive
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A written document, recognized by state law, that provides directions concerning the provision of care when a person is unable to make his or her own treatment choices.
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advocacy
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Acting on behalf of the client and protecting the client's right to make his or her own decisions.
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consent
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A voluntary act by which a person agrees to allow someone else to do something.
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ethics
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Concerns the distinction between right and wrong on the basis of a body of knowledge rather than opinion.
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informed consent
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The client understands the reason for the proposed intervention, with its benefits and risks, and agrees to the treatment by signing a consent form.
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law
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A system composed of general rules governing conduct and the procedures for resolving disputes when the rules are not followed.
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malpractice
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The failure to meet the standards of acceptable care that results in harm to another person.
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negligence
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The failure to provide care that a reasonable person would ordinarily use in a similar situation.
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patient's (client's) bill of rights
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The rights and responsibilities of clients receiving care.
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values
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The beliefs and attitudes that may influence behavior and the process of decision making.
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