{{ (moduleVm.actions && moduleVm.changeStatus) ? moduleVm.status : '' }} Compromised Autonomy: When Families Pressure Patients to Change Their Wishes
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Description
This article looks at compromised autonomy that occurs when patients with decisional capacity are pressured by their families/loved ones into making decisions that do not reflect previously held beliefs, wishes or perspectives. Outline: Case Report; Family Involvement in Decision Making, a Relational Autonomist View; Caregiver Stressors; Patient/Family Disagreement; Substituted Judgment and Family Centered Decision Making; Discussion; Conclusion Education Level: IntermediateContent Focus: Professional Issues Format: OnlineCriteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits: A score of 70% or greater on the posttestPurpose of Activity
To provide information about compromised autonomy.Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- Describe the complexities of compromised autonomy and the impact of family involvement in medical decision-making.
- Discuss strategies for working with and advocating for patients who are experiencing compromised autonomy.
Disclosures
The author and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Price:
$6.95
Credits:
- AOTA 0.5 CEUs/1/2 Contact Hour
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins / Wolters Kluwer Health is an AOTA Approved provider of continuing education.
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
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Professions:
Occupational Therapist
Test Code: JHPN0816BOT
Published: Aug 2016
Expires: 7/1/2025
Required Passing Score: 14/18 (77%)