Ch. 2 The Person's Rights Flashcards
1
Q
Advocate
A
someone who acts or speaks on behalf of another person
2
Q
Involuntary Seclusion
A
Separating a person from others against the person’s will, keeping the person to a certain area, or keeping the person away from his or her room without consent
3
Q
Ombudsman
A
Someone who supports or promotes the needs and interests of another person
4
Q
Representative
A
Someone with the legal right to act on the patient’s pr resident’s behalf when the person cannot do so alone
5
Q
Treatment
A
The care provided to maintain or restore health, improve function, or relieve symptoms
