Principlea | Definition |
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Humanism | Respect for the dignity of the patient; recognition that patients engage in behaviors for some benefit to themselves |
Pragmatism | The expectation that patients will behave perfectly at all times is unrealistic; upstream factors outside of patient control also drives behavior |
Individualism | Patients have their own unique needs and capabilities; patients need different treatment plans from one another |
Autonomy | Clinicians can guide choices but the decision is ultimately made by the patient |
Incrementalism | Positive change happens in changes and often takes years; return to previous behavior is normal |
Accountability without termination | Clinicians explain consequences of choices to patients without judgement, patients decide accordingly; clinicians are never punitive |