Therapeutic privilege
Duress
Confidence
Consent
Boundary
Boundary violation
Undue influence
Boundary crossing
Advanced directive
Informed
Misconduct
Fiduciary duty
Competence
Minor
Unconscionable conduct
Consent by a patient to a surgical or medical procedure after achieving an understanding of the relevant medical facts and the risks involved
Refers to the limits between limits of the relationship between a clinician (nurse/midwife) and their client.
Agreement as to opinion or a course of action
Is working without integrity such that the behavior is dishonest, unreliable, biased, incompetent or lacking diligence.
A choice by a clinician (nurse/midwife) not to disclose information to a client that they believe will be detrimental to client`s best interests
Trust or faith in a person or thing.
Is a document by which a person makes provision for health care decisions in the event that, in the future, he/she becomes unable to make those decisions.
Referable to a contract (consent form) which is so unfair/unjust to a party (client) that no reasonable or informed person (client) would agree to it.
Occurs when a clinician (nurse/midwife) abuses their position of trust/power for their own gain.
To act otherwise than by their own free will or without adequate attention to the consequences.
Person under the age of 18 years of age
Threats, violence, constraints, or overt action(s) used to coerce someone into doing something against their will or better judgment.
Occurs when a clinician (nurse/midwife) exceeds the boundaries of the therapeutic relationship and the resulting
The ability to make an informed, reasoned and intentional choice from amongst alternative actions.
Is a legal or ethical relationship of confidence of trust between two or more parties
