tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474052158197510019.post1201621443400823516..comments2023-04-13T04:38:45.265-04:00Comments on Going Mental: Language Matters: Non-compliantNectarinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957078633582883380noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474052158197510019.post-17008839318773622152011-12-22T09:00:01.397-05:002011-12-22T09:00:01.397-05:00Good point Leah. In fact, I think often when &quo...Good point Leah. In fact, I think often when "non-compliant" is raised as an issue in mental health services, the concern is often about risk or perceived risk conferred to others...doctors and family members concerned about whether the person will conduct themselves in a "socially acceptable" way or worries about violence to others. Sometimes these concerns are well founded, and sometimes I think they are more reflective of unhealthy stigma.Nectarinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16957078633582883380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474052158197510019.post-11662257613684207222011-12-21T16:32:56.156-05:002011-12-21T16:32:56.156-05:00This is interesting to think about, because in my ...This is interesting to think about, because in my line of work (reproductive genetic counseling) "non-compliant" usually confers risk to a fetus, which has implications beyond the patient's own well-being. We genetic counselors do love to think about terminology...Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07751583459169419914noreply@blogger.com