Which of These Is NOT One of the Central Elements

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT one of the central elements of the patient-provider relationship?

• A) continuity of care
• B) communication
• C) quality of consultations
• D) frequency of consultations

Recognize and respond appropriately to potential conflicts of interest in legal settings.

Know the implications of unauthorized practice of law (UPL) and how it applies to paralegals.

Comprehend the importance of disclosing one’s status as a paralegal in professional relationships.

Understand the concept of “ethical walls” and how they are used to manage conflicts of interest.

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Definitions:

Tolerance For Uncertainty

The degree to which an individual is comfortable with ambiguity, unknown situations, and the unpredictability of life.

Rigid Rules

Strict and inflexible guidelines or norms that dictate behaviors or operations, leaving little to no room for adaptation or discretion.

Laissez-Faire

An economic philosophy of free-market capitalism that opposes government intervention.

Social Decentering

The cognitive ability to step outside one's own thoughts and feelings to consider the perspectives, thoughts, and feelings of others.