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Fiduciary Relationship: From 1 Different Sources

a relationship in which one person holds a position of trust with respect to the other and is expected to act solely in the *best interests of that person and to treat information shared as confidential. In medicine, the doctor–patient relationship is a fiduciary relationship.
Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary
Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin

Fiduciary

Relating to, or founded upon a trust or confidence. A fiduciary relationship exists where an individual or organization has an explicit or implicit obligation to act on behalf of another person’s or organization’s interests in matters which affect the other person or organization.... fiduciary

Relationship Counselling

Formerly known as marriage guidance, relationship counselling is a type of professional therapy for established partners aimed at resolving the problems within their relationship.

The couple attends regular sessions together in which the counsellor promotes communication and attempts to help resolve differences between the partners.

Relationship counselling is largely based on the ideas and methods of behaviour therapy.

If some of the couple’s problems are sexual, the counsellor may refer them for sex therapy.... relationship counselling


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