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Übernahme in Gemeinschaft

Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

absprachefähig

English translation:

ability to follow agreements and ward rules

Added to glossary by margarete
Apr 17, 2004 13:51
20 yrs ago
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German term

absprachefähig

German to English Medical Psychology Psychiatry
I know what it means, but it is used almost as a legal term in German together with "vertragsfähig"(don´t need that one).

I need to know what the correct term used in US psychiatric hospitals is.

here is the sentence:Zwei Tage nach der Aufnahme wurde XXX dann stundenweise in Gemeinschaft übernommen, da er sich soweit "absprachefähig" und kooperativ verhalten hatte.
Proposed translations (English)
4 capable of taking part in the negotiating process
4 +2 capable of rational communication
4 competent /capable
3 responsive to (talking) interventions

Discussion

Non-ProZ.com Apr 17, 2004:
Amorel is right on the money, now if we could come up with something that actually will fit into my sentence above :-)

This is an actual set term in german pertaining to psychiatric wards

Thanks everyone for the suggestions so far

Proposed translations

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capable of taking part in the negotiating process

I'm guessing somewhat, and someone else may know a better term for it, but I think this isn't just about the patient being able to communcicate but about being able to deal with the "rules" which govern social interaction - one can come to agreement with him about he terms on which he will mix with others - e.g., not being rude or violent, observing time limits, that sort of thing.
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks Amorel and everyone! This is exactly what it means.I with a variation of your suggestion: ability to follow agreements and ward rules. This worked well since later on these rules and agreements are actually mentioned again."
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2 hrs

capable of rational communication

with help from google
Peer comment(s):
agree Teresa Reinhardt : I'd be careful; a rational person wouldn't be where he is.; maybe "able/willing to communicate"
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agree Mario Marcolin : w Teresa
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9 hrs
German term (edited): absprachef�hig

competent /capable

responsible, coherent and cooperative
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15 hrs
German term (edited): absprachef�hig

responsive to (talking) interventions

Patients must be responsive to talking interventions before restraint, security, or other environmental safety measures are removed. Some patients do not reach this point until after tranquilizing medications are given.
Reference:

http://www.currentpsychiatry.com/2004_02/0204_violence.asp

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