... of P’s values, wishes and beliefs in the context of medical treatment, reflect on whether this has resulted in a wide interpretation of the best interests standard and consider how this impacts clinical decision makers. Design/methodology/approach A particular focus will be on case law from the Court...

...Michael Preston‐Shoot Self‐determination is widely regarded as a core social work value and as central to work in adult protection. However, it is not unproblematic and raises difficult questions about how to balance empowerment and protection, or rights and risks. Inter‐agency procedures...

... counselling and psychotherapy. The concept of wounded healers is explored alongside a range of actions that can be taken against abuse. The paper concludes with a discusssion about the integration of research into practice. key words counselling psychotherapy values research empowerment Overview of abuse...