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Waivers in dysphagia care
What is it about?
Some SLPs involved in the care of individuals with dysphagia use waivers of liability. What is a waiver of liability? When do SLPs use them? Is using a waiver of liability in the healthcare context ethical? legally enforceable? These issues are placed in the context of the rights of patients to consent and refuse care, and SLPs' ethical responsibilities to hold their clients interests paramount.
Why is it important?
By having a deeper understanding of the ethical and legal dimensions of "waivers," SLPs will understand that waivers are against public policy in the healthcare context. The paper relies on court cases to illustrate these points.