The document discusses empowering clients in healthcare. It defines empowerment as helping clients take a primary role in their healthcare by providing knowledge and skills. Five key features of empowerment are discussed: acceptance, affect, autonomy, alliance, and active participation. Three studies on empowerment are summarized showing benefits like improved compliance, treatment satisfaction, and emotional well-being when clients feel more empowered. Barriers to therapeutic relationships like stereotyping and anxiety are also covered.