Separate and distinguish the illness from the disability when treating a disabled patient. |
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Effectively communicate with the critically ill disabled patient as a competent adult or emancipated minor by asking and following the patient’s wishes regarding medical care prior to consulting with his/her companion(s). |
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Discuss common misconceptions held by nondisabled people regarding quality-of-life experiences of people with disabilities. |
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