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WHAT COUNTS AS A CLINICAL WILL?

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Title: WHAT COUNTS AS A CLINICAL WILL?
Authors: BROWN, SALLY
Source: Therapy Today. Apr2026, Vol. 37 Issue 3, p40-45. 6p.
Subjects: Supervision of employees, Health services accessibility, Social media, World Wide Web, Portable computers, Membership, Commitment (Psychology), Medical practice
Abstract: The article focuses on the importance and comprehensive requirements of creating a clinical will for practitioners in private practice, emphasizing it as an ethical obligation to ensure continuity of care for clients in cases of serious illness, incapacity, or death. It explains that a clinical will goes beyond sharing access to client notes, encompassing clear instructions for executors—usually trusted colleagues or supervisors—on managing client communication, referrals, record retention, professional notifications, and digital legacies, while maintaining confidentiality and data protection compliance. The article also highlights practical considerations such as appointing primary and secondary executors, addressing executor remuneration, integrating the clinical will with personal wills, and regularly updating the document. Supplementary perspectives from practitioners underscore the challenges and benefits of establishing clinical wills, reinforcing their role in safeguarding client welfare and professional responsibilities during unforeseen interruptions. [Extracted from the article]
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