Which of the following describes the exchange of information between families and professionals in family-centered care?
a. Only medical information needs to be exchanged between professionals and the family when necessary.
b. Complete and unbiased information must be exchanged between professionals and family in a supportive manner at all times.
c. The family will decide what information they are comfortable with giving the professionals.
d. Professionals will set the parameters for information in the first interview with the family and will contact the family for information as needed.
B
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A Incorrect. In family-centered care, a central tenet is the promotion of greater family self-determination, decision-making capabilities, control and self-efficacy. The information exchange must be unguarded and complete between healthcare providers and the family members.
B Correct. Exchanging complete and unbiased information in a supportive manner at all times between the family members and the healthcare professionals is required.
C Incorrect. The family must exchange complete and unbiased information in a timely manner to the healthcare professionals, or the care provided will be compromised.
D Incorrect. Family-centered care is a process, with a beginning and an end, but information exchange must be ongoing, complete and unbiased.
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