Involuntary Treatment
How can involuntary treatment affect a patient and provider relationship?
Weakens the relationship, breaks trust
What is autonomy?
Personal liberty of action, self determination / the right of an individual to make decision about their own body & treatment, including the right to refuse treatment
How many ANA Code of Ethics principles provisions are there in total?
10
What is involuntary treatment?
Mandatory mental health assessment and/or treatment given without an individual's consent, typically when their decision-making capacity is impaired.
What is Involuntary Hospitalization
Compulsory admission to a psychiatric facility for assessment and treatment
How are Beneficence and Non-maleficence different?
Beneficence is the active promotion of good, while as Non-maleficence is the the duty to do no harm
Name one of the Provisions mentioned in our presentation, that is related to our ethics case.
(Any of these:)
Provision 1
Provision 2
Provision 3
Provision 4
Provision 8
Provision 9
Name one of the alternative responses to this ethical case
(Any of these:)
De-escalation
Prioritize the Patient
Therapeutic Alliance
Shared Plan
What do Community Treatment Orders (CTOs) require for patients to follow? And in what environment?
A treatment plan (like taking medication or attending therapy) while living in the community.
How many ethical principles were mentioned in our presentation?
4
Describe Provision 4 of the ANA Code of Ethics
“Nurses have authority over nursing practice and are responsible and accountable for their practice consistent with their obligations to promote health, prevent illness, and provide optimal care.”
Simple terms: Nurses are responsible for the care they give
What is the positive effect of a shared plan?
Supports recovery and prevents relapse
Why is Involuntary treatment known for being a LAST RESORT in patient care for individuals with SMI?
(Any of these:)
Undermines Trust
Psychological Harm
Effectiveness Debate
Systemic Bias
What were the 4 ethical principles mentioned in our presentation?
Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-maleficence, and Justice
What ethical principle do Provisions 8 and 9 relate to/support
Justice
If you were the nurse in this situation, which of the alternative response methods would you consider first?
De-escalation
Prioritize the Patient
Therapeutic Alliance
Shared Plan