counseling (redirected from counselling)

counseling,

n wisdom and advice offered by a counselor to the patient as a regular part of the healthcare process.

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counseling,

n the act of providing advice and guidance to a patient or the patient's family.

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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.