If a Therapist Finds Himself/herself Reacting to a Patient in a Manner

question 40

Short Answer

If a therapist finds himself/herself reacting to a patient in a manner similar to a previous person in his or her life, this is known as _________.

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Definitions:

Diabetic Foot Ulcer

An open sore or wound that occurs in approximately 15% of patients with diabetes, usually on the bottom of the foot.

Dressing Changes

The process of removing old wound dressings and applying new clean dressings to promote healing and prevent infection.

Débrides

The process of removing dead, damaged, or infected tissue to improve the healing potential of the remaining healthy tissue.

Informed Consent

A process by which a patient voluntarily agrees to a proposed medical treatment after being informed of the risks, benefits, and alternatives.