NURS 3554 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Involuntary Commitment, Ethical Dilemma, Psychotherapy
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Chapter 6 - legal and ethical guidelines for safe practice. Not certain which path to go, trying to weigh the right and the wrong. Philosophy considering what is right and wrong in our society. Allow them ability to make their own decisions. Even if you don"t agree with it. Voluntary admission sought by patient or guardian. So ill he or she needs emergency admission. An individual can challenge you on desicion you make. Can request someone can come in and evaluate the treatment plan you have for. You can"t hold me against my will. Demonstrated you"ve tried all of the least restrictive interventions rather than. Guides every intervention you do (particularly with restraints) You can use talk therapy you can have them listen to music etc most (aka 4 four restraints) Someone roaming streets and delusion and disheveled. Police want to get them into shelter but won"t go, police give them peer to get a consult and bring to er.
