Advocacy
Acting to protect and promote a client's rights, wishes, and best interests.
Advocacy means acting to protect and promote the client’s rights, wishes, and best interests, even when that is uncomfortable. It includes supporting the client’s autonomy, making sure decisions are truly informed, and speaking up about unsafe conditions. When the client’s wishes conflict with the plan of care, advocate up the chain — to the RN first, then the provider — rather than ignoring the concern.
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