Discussion Post: Patients Need vs Their Desire
Should you allow the client or patient (depending on who is working with the individual at the moment) to refuse the recommended treatment, would you be acting in the individual's best interests? How do you balance the patient's needs against the patient's desires? This is an ongoing dilemma for treatment professionals.
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