Trauma-Informed Care
/ˈtrɔːmə ɪnˈfɔːrmd kɛr/
Definitions
- (n.) An approach in healthcare and social services that recognizes the impact of trauma and integrates this awareness into policies, procedures, and practices to avoid re-traumatization and promote healing.
The clinic adopted trauma-informed care to better support patients with a history of abuse.
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- trauma-informed care
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Commentary
Trauma-informed care is a practice framework rather than a legal doctrine but intersects significantly with legal requirements on confidentiality, informed consent, and nondiscrimination.
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