Linda is an 80-year-old woman living with her daughter. She recently broke her hip. Her doctor wants to refer her to a rehabilitation facility but Linda refuses to go. She is referred to a social worker who is trying to make arrangements for her to be treated at home. By facilitating her treatment at home, the social worker is upholding the client's right to _____.

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Linda is an 80-year-old woman living with her daughter. She recently broke her hip. Her doctor wants to refer her to a rehabilitation facility but Linda refuses to go. She is referred to a social worker who is trying to make arrangements for her to be treated at home. By facilitating her treatment at home, the social worker is upholding the client's right to _____.​

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Upholding the client's right to self-determination means that the social worker is respecting Linda's right to make decisions about her own life, including where she receives treatment. By facilitating her treatment at home, the social worker is finding a way to respect Linda's wishes while also ensuring she receives the care she needs.

Linda Is an 80-Year-Old Woman Living with Her Daughter