You're caught between patient preferences and family wishes. How do you navigate conflicting care plans?
Navigating the healthcare system can be challenging, especially when you're caught in the middle of a disagreement between a patient's preferences and their family's wishes regarding care plans. As a patient advocate, your role is to ensure that the patient's voice is heard while also respecting the family's concerns. This delicate balancing act requires a deep understanding of ethical principles, communication strategies, and legal considerations. The following guide will help you manage these situations with compassion and professionalism, ensuring that the patient's rights and well-being remain at the forefront of all decisions.
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Christine Santini, FCiarbConsultora jurídica, mediadora e árbitra. Conselheira. Desembargadora aposentada (TJSP).
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Brandão Junior .'.Supervisor de mergulho Profundo e/ou Raso, Inspetor NDT - Supervision air & saturation diving . Insp. NDT
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Eliot Martinez AcuñaFuturo especialista en Administración y Gestión en Salud.