Tag Archives: Patient advocacy
TERMINATION – Disclosures to Patient
One of the critical times in the therapist-patient relationship comes at termination. Much can go wrong if the termination is not [...]
Brief Reminders / Questions For New Year
Advocacy: Do you consider yourself to be an advocate for your clients? Is advocacy a part of your legal or ethical responsibilities or [...]
Patient Advocacy is an Ethical and Legal Duty
The Code of Ethics for Nurses With Interpretive Statement clearly states in Provision 3 that a nurse “promotes, advocates for, and [...]
LPN, RN & ER Nurse – What Do They All Have in Common?
Whether you’re a licensed practical nurse, a registered nurse or an emergency room nurse – each with varying job duties and [...]
Importance of Nursing Assistant / Nursing Aide (CNA) Patient Advocacy
The CNA’s role in protecting a patient’s safety and overall well-being cannot be overemphasized. Your role includes physical safety and [...]