counseling
[kown´sel-ing] in the
nursing interventions classification, a
nursing intervention defined as use of an interactive helping process focusing on the needs, problems, or feelings of the patient and significant others to enhance or support coping, problem solving, and interpersonal relationships.
genetic counseling in the
nursing interventions classification, a
nursing intervention defined as use of an interactive helping process focusing on assisting an individual, family, or group, manifesting or at risk for developing or transmitting a birth defect or genetic condition, to cope.
lactation counseling in the
nursing interventions classification, a
nursing intervention defined as the use of an interactive helping process to assist in maintenance of successful
breastfeeding.
nutritional counseling in the
nursing interventions classification, a
nursing intervention defined as the use of an interactive helping process focusing on the need for diet modification.
preconception counseling in the
nursing interventions classification, a
nursing intervention defined as providing information and support to individuals of childbearing age before pregnancy to promote health and reduce risk.
sexual counseling in the
nursing interventions classification, a
nursing intervention defined as the use of an interactive helping process focusing on the need to make adjustments in sexual practice or to enhance coping with a sexual event or disorder.
Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.
coun·sel·ing
(kown'sel-ing), A professional relationship and activity in which one person endeavors to help another to understand and to solve his or her adjustment problems; the giving of advice, opinion, and instruction to direct the judgment or conduct of another. See:
psychotherapy.
[L. consilium, deliberation]
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counseling
A process or interaction by which one person, either lay or formally trained, helps one or more other persons help themselves and pro-actively change their lives, often through introspective dialogue.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
counseling
Psychology An interaction between a professional or trained individual and a Pt, intended to help the latter solve difficulties in psychosocial adjustment; counselors may also advise, opine, and instruct, in order to direct another's judgement or conduct. See Biblical counseling, Pregnancy counseling, Prevention counseling, Psychotherapy, Telephone counseling. Cf Co-counseling. McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
coun·sel·ing
(kown'sĕl-ing) Provision of advice and instruction by a health care professional to patients.
See:
psychotherapy Synonym(s):
counselling.
[L. consilium, deliberation]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
coun·sel·ing
(kown'sĕl-ing) A professional relationship and activity in which one person endeavors to help another to understand and to solve his or her adjustment problems.
Synonym(s):
counselling.
[L. consilium, deliberation]
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
Patient discussion about counseling
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