QUESTION 16
Maryanne has a new elderly client who is Lebanese. Yasmine does not speak much English but can understand common words. Normally her daughter, Mia, is present to translate for Yasmine. Mia is running late. Maryanne has a lot to do and decides to go ahead and explain to Yasmine what support she is going to be providing her today. Yasmine speaks in Lebanese to Maryanne and says Mia's name. Maryanne becomes frustrated because she is short on time and cannot wait for Mia to arrive. She raises her voice and says to Yasmine, 'Do you understand what I am saying?'
Yasmine finally nods but it is clear that she is upset and just agreeing to stop Maryanne from being so frusirated. When Mia araves she is annoyed - Yasmine tells her that Maryanne was annoyed with her so she just nodded even though she didn't know what was going to happen. A) Explain how Maryanne's conduct has led to a breach in informed consent. What do you think Maryanne should have done in this situation?
