This document discusses forensic psychiatry and provides information on:
1) The definition and roles of forensic psychiatry which deals with assessment and treatment of mentally disordered offenders.
2) Legal concepts like ethics, bioethics, and the law as it relates to mentally ill individuals.
3) Procedures for admission, classification, rights, and discharge of both civil and criminal psychiatric patients according to the Mental Treatment Act of 1964 in Uganda.
This document provides an overview of the Mental Health Act of 1987 in India. Some key points:
- The Act was passed in 1987 and came into effect in 1993, replacing previous legislation from 1912 and 1858.
- It established central and state mental health authorities to regulate and oversee psychiatric facilities and services.
- The Act covers procedures for licensing psychiatric hospitals and nursing homes, voluntary and involuntary admission of patients, reception orders for long-term detention, rights of detained individuals, and legal oversight of facilities.
- Its goals were to improve standards of care for the mentally ill, protect their rights and safety, and modernize outdated terminology from previous laws. It aims to balance treatment and protection of both patients
The Mental Healthcare Act was drafted in 1987 and implemented in 1993 to replace outdated mental health legislation and establish standards for the humane treatment of mentally ill individuals. It aims to consolidate laws around treatment, management, and protection of mentally ill persons. Key provisions include establishing central and state mental health authorities, licensing of psychiatric facilities, procedures for admission and discharge, and protections for patients' rights and welfare. It also defines terms and outlines offenses and penalties.
In India, the Mental Health Care Act 2017 was passed on 7 April 2017 and came into force from 29 May, 2018. An act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the treatment and care of mentally ill persons, to make better provision with respect to their property and affairs and for maters connected therewith or incidental thereto
Forensic psychiatry deals with the legal aspects of psychiatry where law and mental illness intersect. This includes areas like involuntary commitment, criminal responsibility, civil matters like marriage and contracts. The document discusses various legal tests for insanity defenses, like the McNaughton Rules. It also covers how mental illness can impact civil matters like testamentary capacity, marriage, adoption and more. Forensic psychiatrists may provide evaluations on a defendant's mental state at the time of offense and fitness to stand trial.
The Mental Health Act of 1987 replaced the previous Indian Lunacy Act of 1912. Some key points of the Mental Health Act include:
- It established central and state mental health authorities to regulate and coordinate mental health services.
- It provided guidelines for establishing and licensing psychiatric hospitals and nursing homes.
- It outlined procedures for voluntary admission, involuntary admission via a reception order from a magistrate, and discharging patients.
- It addressed the inspection of facilities, leaves of absence, and transferring patients.
- It covered judicial inquiries regarding mentally ill individuals with property and appointing guardians to manage their affairs.
- It discussed who bears the cost of maintaining patients and protecting the human rights of mentally
This document discusses human rights for the mentally ill. It outlines several key rights that psychiatric patients currently have, such as the right to communicate with people outside of the hospital, wear personal clothing and effects, practice religion freely, and refuse unnecessary medical treatment. It also describes some rights in more detail, like the right to privacy, informed consent, treatment, and being treated in the least restrictive setting. The role of nurses is to ensure patients' human and legal rights are upheld in all healthcare settings.
This document discusses various legal aspects related to psychiatry and mental illness in India. It covers the following key points:
1) It discusses various mental health related legislations in India like the Mental Health Act 1987, Persons with Disabilities Act 1996, and laws around civil issues like marriage, contracts, voting, and testamentary capacity for the mentally ill.
2) It describes criminal laws around topics like criminal responsibility, attempt to commit suicide, and offenses related to substance abuse. Laws like the Indian Penal Code and NDPS Act are discussed.
3) Various civil laws are outlined that relate to issues like evidence, marriage, adoption, and property transfers for those with mental illness. The document provides
This document provides an overview of the Mental Health Act of 1987 in India. Some key points:
- The Act was passed in 1987 and came into effect in 1993, replacing previous legislation from 1912 and 1858.
- It established central and state mental health authorities to regulate and oversee psychiatric facilities and services.
- The Act covers procedures for licensing psychiatric hospitals and nursing homes, voluntary and involuntary admission of patients, reception orders for long-term detention, rights of detained individuals, and legal oversight of facilities.
- Its goals were to improve standards of care for the mentally ill, protect their rights and safety, and modernize outdated terminology from previous laws. It aims to balance treatment and protection of both patients
The Mental Healthcare Act was drafted in 1987 and implemented in 1993 to replace outdated mental health legislation and establish standards for the humane treatment of mentally ill individuals. It aims to consolidate laws around treatment, management, and protection of mentally ill persons. Key provisions include establishing central and state mental health authorities, licensing of psychiatric facilities, procedures for admission and discharge, and protections for patients' rights and welfare. It also defines terms and outlines offenses and penalties.
In India, the Mental Health Care Act 2017 was passed on 7 April 2017 and came into force from 29 May, 2018. An act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the treatment and care of mentally ill persons, to make better provision with respect to their property and affairs and for maters connected therewith or incidental thereto
Forensic psychiatry deals with the legal aspects of psychiatry where law and mental illness intersect. This includes areas like involuntary commitment, criminal responsibility, civil matters like marriage and contracts. The document discusses various legal tests for insanity defenses, like the McNaughton Rules. It also covers how mental illness can impact civil matters like testamentary capacity, marriage, adoption and more. Forensic psychiatrists may provide evaluations on a defendant's mental state at the time of offense and fitness to stand trial.
The Mental Health Act of 1987 replaced the previous Indian Lunacy Act of 1912. Some key points of the Mental Health Act include:
- It established central and state mental health authorities to regulate and coordinate mental health services.
- It provided guidelines for establishing and licensing psychiatric hospitals and nursing homes.
- It outlined procedures for voluntary admission, involuntary admission via a reception order from a magistrate, and discharging patients.
- It addressed the inspection of facilities, leaves of absence, and transferring patients.
- It covered judicial inquiries regarding mentally ill individuals with property and appointing guardians to manage their affairs.
- It discussed who bears the cost of maintaining patients and protecting the human rights of mentally
This document discusses human rights for the mentally ill. It outlines several key rights that psychiatric patients currently have, such as the right to communicate with people outside of the hospital, wear personal clothing and effects, practice religion freely, and refuse unnecessary medical treatment. It also describes some rights in more detail, like the right to privacy, informed consent, treatment, and being treated in the least restrictive setting. The role of nurses is to ensure patients' human and legal rights are upheld in all healthcare settings.
This document discusses various legal aspects related to psychiatry and mental illness in India. It covers the following key points:
1) It discusses various mental health related legislations in India like the Mental Health Act 1987, Persons with Disabilities Act 1996, and laws around civil issues like marriage, contracts, voting, and testamentary capacity for the mentally ill.
2) It describes criminal laws around topics like criminal responsibility, attempt to commit suicide, and offenses related to substance abuse. Laws like the Indian Penal Code and NDPS Act are discussed.
3) Various civil laws are outlined that relate to issues like evidence, marriage, adoption, and property transfers for those with mental illness. The document provides
This document discusses restraint options for mentally ill patients, including immediate restraint during admission to a psychiatric hospital, chemical restraint using sedative drugs, and physical restraint of limbs. Chemical restraint aims to rapidly sedate agitated patients using benzodiazepines, droperidol, or ketamine administered intravenously or intramuscularly while closely monitoring vital signs. Physical restraints are usually combined with chemical sedation and require trained staff to securely restrain large joints in a supine position until the patient is calm. Restraints should be removed as soon as possible once the patient is sedated.
Mood disorders are characterized by disturbances in mood accompanied by full or partial manic or depressive syndromes. The document defines mood disorder and its classification, describes manic episodes including definition, classification, etiology, psychopathology, clinical features, course, diagnosis and treatment modalities. It also discusses nursing management and other mood disorders like hypomania, acute mania, delirious mania, dysthymia, and cyclothymia which involves intermittent psychological highs and lows.
The document discusses the rights of psychiatric patients. It outlines several key rights, including the right to communicate with outside parties, keep personal belongings, receive education, habeas corpus, privacy, informed consent, treatment and refuse treatment, and treatment in the least restrictive setting. It provides details on what these rights entail, such as allowing phone calls and visitors within limits, keeping safe personal items, entering contracts if mentally competent, and receiving information about diagnosis, treatment options and risks to make informed decisions. The role of nurses is to ensure patients understand and can exercise their human and legal rights.
This document contains information about a 39-year-old Hindu priest named Nrusingha Charan Das who was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of bipolar affective disorder, current episode of mania. According to his mother and observers, he exhibited symptoms of logorrhea, aggression, delusions of grandeur, irritability, insomnia and self-neglect. His past psychiatric history and current mental status examination confirmed mood instability, aggression, and thought abnormalities. He was started on mood stabilizers and antipsychotics to treat his condition.
The Mental Health Act of 1987 was introduced to replace the outdated Indian Lunacy Act of 1912 and protect the rights of mentally ill individuals. The Act established central and state authorities to regulate mental health services. It outlines procedures for admission, detention, discharge and legal protection of mentally ill persons in psychiatric facilities. The Act aims to change societal attitudes towards mental illness and ensure mentally ill individuals receive treatment like other sick patients without stigma. It was later replaced by the Mental Healthcare Bill of 2013 to further strengthen legal safeguards and align with advancements in medical science.
The National Mental Healthcare Act-2017 and its implication to current psychiatric care practice in India.
A webinar on the topic at Parul University, Vadodara, Gujrat India
This is the ppt for nursing students who want to learn about mental health act 1987. and those are teaching the mental health nursing in their respective college
1) The document discusses hallucinations from a psychiatric perspective, covering their history, definitions, causes, and different types.
2) Hallucinations are defined as false perceptions that feel real to the patient but are not actually based on an external stimulus. They can affect any of the senses.
3) Common causes of hallucinations include psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia, substances use, sensory deprivation, neurological disorders, and medical conditions.
The Indian Lunacy Act of 1912 was derived from the English Lunacy Act of 1890. It established procedures for admitting, treating, and discharging psychiatric patients in lunatic asylums. It defined key terms, outlined the roles of courts and medical professionals, and addressed the management of patient property. The Act aimed to improve conditions in asylums and standardize care of the mentally ill across British India.
The document summarizes the history and provisions of the Indian Mental Health Act of 1987. It discusses:
- The act replaced previous laws from 1858 and 1912 and consolidated treatment of the mentally ill.
- It established new terminology to replace outdated terms like "lunatic" and regulated admission, discharge, and rights of the mentally ill in psychiatric facilities.
- The act is divided into chapters addressing establishment of authorities, procedures for voluntary and involuntary admission, temporary treatment orders, discharge processes, and leave of absence for patients. It aims to protect rights of the mentally ill and safety of society.
Mental health act drafted in 1987 and came into india in 1993. It includes need, objectives, act etc. it includes 10 chapters and mental health care act 2017 included.
This slide contains information regarding Community Mental Health Nursing. This can be helpful for proficiency level and bachelor level nursing students. Your feedback is highly appreciated. Thank you!
Forensic psychiatry involves the application of psychiatric expertise in legal contexts. It encompasses the interface between law and psychiatry. Some key areas forensic psychiatrists deal with include criminal responsibility, civil commitment, fitness to stand trial, and risk assessment. The McNaughton Rules established the first standardized test for insanity defenses in criminal cases, focusing on whether the defendant could distinguish right from wrong. Subsequent tests like the Durham Rule and ALI Test refined this standard. Forensic psychiatry also informs areas of civil law like marriage validity, contracts, and testamentary capacity by evaluating a person's mental state and ability to make legal decisions.
The document outlines the rights of mentally ill patients, including the right to communicate with outside parties, keep personal effects, enter into contracts, receive an education, file a habeas corpus, have privacy and confidentiality, provide informed consent, receive treatment, refuse treatment in the least restrictive setting, practice religious freedom, and marry or divorce. Key rights include privacy and confidentiality of medical information, informed consent for treatment, the right to adequate treatment, and the right to refuse treatment or be treated in the least restrictive environment.
Psychiatric rehabilitation aims to enable individuals with mental illnesses to return to their highest level of functioning. It focuses on reducing impairments, training skills, and supporting people to overcome disabilities and handicaps through interventions like medication, skills training, social support, and advocacy. Nurses play an important role in psychiatric rehabilitation by comprehensively assessing individuals, families, and communities; planning and implementing rehabilitation programs; and evaluating outcomes. Barriers to rehabilitation include lack of suitable housing and jobs as well as stigma.
The document summarizes the key aspects of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 in India. It outlines the chapters and content of the Act, including preliminary definitions, provisions around advance directives, nominated representatives, rights of those with mental illness, and duties of the appropriate government. It also describes the establishment of the Central Mental Health Authority to oversee implementation and coordination of mental healthcare services in accordance with the Act.
Forensic psychiatry deals with issues at the interface of psychiatry and the law. It has benefited from increased knowledge of the relationship between mental illness and criminality, evolutions in forensic legal operations, developments in systems interactions, and deeper understanding of biomedical ethics issues. The Mental Health Act of 1987 governs mental health care in India and introduced more humane terminology and emphasis on human rights compared to the previous 1912 act. However, it also retains some criminal aspects and does not fully reflect current policy or WHO guidelines. Other relevant laws include the Disability Act, Juvenile Justice Act, and those covering marriage, contracts, voting, and wills as they relate to individuals with mental illness.
This document discusses juvenile delinquency and was prepared by Mrs. Divya Pancholi. It defines juvenile delinquency as illegal behavior by a minor that would be considered criminal. It describes characteristics of juvenile delinquents such as being defiant, resentful, and impulsive. The document outlines preventive and rehabilitative measures that can be taken to address juvenile delinquency, including improving family life, schooling, counseling, and legislative actions like probation or secured juvenile facilities.
This document outlines admission and discharge procedures for mental health nursing. It discusses the different types of admission, including voluntary admission, admission under a reception order, and admission under special circumstances. It also discusses the roles and responsibilities of nurses in the admission process, including settling patients, assessments, and documentation. The document then covers the different types of discharge, such as voluntary discharge and discharge of patients admitted under a reception order. It concludes with the roles of nurses in the discharge process, such as ensuring patients leave with belongings and medications and assisting with the emotional aspect of separation.
This presentation is on Mental Health Act, Indian Lunacy Act and Rights of Patient. Mental Health Nursing one of core subject of B.Sc. Nursing Third Year.
BIBILIOGRAPHY
R SREEVANI “A Guide to Mental Health &
Psychiatric Nursing” 3rd Edition
Jaypee Medical Publisher Pp: 345 to 350
Shelia L Vedibeck “Psychiatric Mental Health
Nursing” 5th Edition Lippincott & Williams.
Mary C Townsend “Essential of Psychiatric health
nursing” 7th Edition F A Devis 2013.
ANTONY JAMES T (2000): “A decade with the
mental health act, Indian Journal
of Psychiatry, 42(4)
Kothari, Jaya “Moving towards autonomy &
equity an analysis of mental health care
bill 2013”
The document discusses legal issues in mental health nursing in India. It provides an overview of the Mental Health Act of 1987 and the Mental Health Care Bill of 2013, including their objectives, key features, and rights of mentally ill patients. It also explains the roles and legal responsibilities of nurses in admission and discharge procedures, including issues of consent, confidentiality, and record keeping. The legal responsibilities of mentally ill patients regarding civil and criminal matters are also outlined.
This document discusses restraint options for mentally ill patients, including immediate restraint during admission to a psychiatric hospital, chemical restraint using sedative drugs, and physical restraint of limbs. Chemical restraint aims to rapidly sedate agitated patients using benzodiazepines, droperidol, or ketamine administered intravenously or intramuscularly while closely monitoring vital signs. Physical restraints are usually combined with chemical sedation and require trained staff to securely restrain large joints in a supine position until the patient is calm. Restraints should be removed as soon as possible once the patient is sedated.
Mood disorders are characterized by disturbances in mood accompanied by full or partial manic or depressive syndromes. The document defines mood disorder and its classification, describes manic episodes including definition, classification, etiology, psychopathology, clinical features, course, diagnosis and treatment modalities. It also discusses nursing management and other mood disorders like hypomania, acute mania, delirious mania, dysthymia, and cyclothymia which involves intermittent psychological highs and lows.
The document discusses the rights of psychiatric patients. It outlines several key rights, including the right to communicate with outside parties, keep personal belongings, receive education, habeas corpus, privacy, informed consent, treatment and refuse treatment, and treatment in the least restrictive setting. It provides details on what these rights entail, such as allowing phone calls and visitors within limits, keeping safe personal items, entering contracts if mentally competent, and receiving information about diagnosis, treatment options and risks to make informed decisions. The role of nurses is to ensure patients understand and can exercise their human and legal rights.
This document contains information about a 39-year-old Hindu priest named Nrusingha Charan Das who was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of bipolar affective disorder, current episode of mania. According to his mother and observers, he exhibited symptoms of logorrhea, aggression, delusions of grandeur, irritability, insomnia and self-neglect. His past psychiatric history and current mental status examination confirmed mood instability, aggression, and thought abnormalities. He was started on mood stabilizers and antipsychotics to treat his condition.
The Mental Health Act of 1987 was introduced to replace the outdated Indian Lunacy Act of 1912 and protect the rights of mentally ill individuals. The Act established central and state authorities to regulate mental health services. It outlines procedures for admission, detention, discharge and legal protection of mentally ill persons in psychiatric facilities. The Act aims to change societal attitudes towards mental illness and ensure mentally ill individuals receive treatment like other sick patients without stigma. It was later replaced by the Mental Healthcare Bill of 2013 to further strengthen legal safeguards and align with advancements in medical science.
The National Mental Healthcare Act-2017 and its implication to current psychiatric care practice in India.
A webinar on the topic at Parul University, Vadodara, Gujrat India
This is the ppt for nursing students who want to learn about mental health act 1987. and those are teaching the mental health nursing in their respective college
1) The document discusses hallucinations from a psychiatric perspective, covering their history, definitions, causes, and different types.
2) Hallucinations are defined as false perceptions that feel real to the patient but are not actually based on an external stimulus. They can affect any of the senses.
3) Common causes of hallucinations include psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia, substances use, sensory deprivation, neurological disorders, and medical conditions.
The Indian Lunacy Act of 1912 was derived from the English Lunacy Act of 1890. It established procedures for admitting, treating, and discharging psychiatric patients in lunatic asylums. It defined key terms, outlined the roles of courts and medical professionals, and addressed the management of patient property. The Act aimed to improve conditions in asylums and standardize care of the mentally ill across British India.
The document summarizes the history and provisions of the Indian Mental Health Act of 1987. It discusses:
- The act replaced previous laws from 1858 and 1912 and consolidated treatment of the mentally ill.
- It established new terminology to replace outdated terms like "lunatic" and regulated admission, discharge, and rights of the mentally ill in psychiatric facilities.
- The act is divided into chapters addressing establishment of authorities, procedures for voluntary and involuntary admission, temporary treatment orders, discharge processes, and leave of absence for patients. It aims to protect rights of the mentally ill and safety of society.
Mental health act drafted in 1987 and came into india in 1993. It includes need, objectives, act etc. it includes 10 chapters and mental health care act 2017 included.
This slide contains information regarding Community Mental Health Nursing. This can be helpful for proficiency level and bachelor level nursing students. Your feedback is highly appreciated. Thank you!
Forensic psychiatry involves the application of psychiatric expertise in legal contexts. It encompasses the interface between law and psychiatry. Some key areas forensic psychiatrists deal with include criminal responsibility, civil commitment, fitness to stand trial, and risk assessment. The McNaughton Rules established the first standardized test for insanity defenses in criminal cases, focusing on whether the defendant could distinguish right from wrong. Subsequent tests like the Durham Rule and ALI Test refined this standard. Forensic psychiatry also informs areas of civil law like marriage validity, contracts, and testamentary capacity by evaluating a person's mental state and ability to make legal decisions.
The document outlines the rights of mentally ill patients, including the right to communicate with outside parties, keep personal effects, enter into contracts, receive an education, file a habeas corpus, have privacy and confidentiality, provide informed consent, receive treatment, refuse treatment in the least restrictive setting, practice religious freedom, and marry or divorce. Key rights include privacy and confidentiality of medical information, informed consent for treatment, the right to adequate treatment, and the right to refuse treatment or be treated in the least restrictive environment.
Psychiatric rehabilitation aims to enable individuals with mental illnesses to return to their highest level of functioning. It focuses on reducing impairments, training skills, and supporting people to overcome disabilities and handicaps through interventions like medication, skills training, social support, and advocacy. Nurses play an important role in psychiatric rehabilitation by comprehensively assessing individuals, families, and communities; planning and implementing rehabilitation programs; and evaluating outcomes. Barriers to rehabilitation include lack of suitable housing and jobs as well as stigma.
The document summarizes the key aspects of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 in India. It outlines the chapters and content of the Act, including preliminary definitions, provisions around advance directives, nominated representatives, rights of those with mental illness, and duties of the appropriate government. It also describes the establishment of the Central Mental Health Authority to oversee implementation and coordination of mental healthcare services in accordance with the Act.
Forensic psychiatry deals with issues at the interface of psychiatry and the law. It has benefited from increased knowledge of the relationship between mental illness and criminality, evolutions in forensic legal operations, developments in systems interactions, and deeper understanding of biomedical ethics issues. The Mental Health Act of 1987 governs mental health care in India and introduced more humane terminology and emphasis on human rights compared to the previous 1912 act. However, it also retains some criminal aspects and does not fully reflect current policy or WHO guidelines. Other relevant laws include the Disability Act, Juvenile Justice Act, and those covering marriage, contracts, voting, and wills as they relate to individuals with mental illness.
This document discusses juvenile delinquency and was prepared by Mrs. Divya Pancholi. It defines juvenile delinquency as illegal behavior by a minor that would be considered criminal. It describes characteristics of juvenile delinquents such as being defiant, resentful, and impulsive. The document outlines preventive and rehabilitative measures that can be taken to address juvenile delinquency, including improving family life, schooling, counseling, and legislative actions like probation or secured juvenile facilities.
This document outlines admission and discharge procedures for mental health nursing. It discusses the different types of admission, including voluntary admission, admission under a reception order, and admission under special circumstances. It also discusses the roles and responsibilities of nurses in the admission process, including settling patients, assessments, and documentation. The document then covers the different types of discharge, such as voluntary discharge and discharge of patients admitted under a reception order. It concludes with the roles of nurses in the discharge process, such as ensuring patients leave with belongings and medications and assisting with the emotional aspect of separation.
This presentation is on Mental Health Act, Indian Lunacy Act and Rights of Patient. Mental Health Nursing one of core subject of B.Sc. Nursing Third Year.
BIBILIOGRAPHY
R SREEVANI “A Guide to Mental Health &
Psychiatric Nursing” 3rd Edition
Jaypee Medical Publisher Pp: 345 to 350
Shelia L Vedibeck “Psychiatric Mental Health
Nursing” 5th Edition Lippincott & Williams.
Mary C Townsend “Essential of Psychiatric health
nursing” 7th Edition F A Devis 2013.
ANTONY JAMES T (2000): “A decade with the
mental health act, Indian Journal
of Psychiatry, 42(4)
Kothari, Jaya “Moving towards autonomy &
equity an analysis of mental health care
bill 2013”
The document discusses legal issues in mental health nursing in India. It provides an overview of the Mental Health Act of 1987 and the Mental Health Care Bill of 2013, including their objectives, key features, and rights of mentally ill patients. It also explains the roles and legal responsibilities of nurses in admission and discharge procedures, including issues of consent, confidentiality, and record keeping. The legal responsibilities of mentally ill patients regarding civil and criminal matters are also outlined.
This document discusses the legal aspects related to the treatment of mentally ill patients that psychiatric nurses need to be aware of. It summarizes the key points of the Indian Mental Health Act of 1987 and the Indian Lunacy Act of 1912. The Mental Health Act replaced the outdated Lunacy Act and aims to reduce stigma and ensure mentally ill individuals are treated like any other sick persons. It outlines procedures for admission, detention, discharge and protection of patient rights. Understanding these laws helps nurses provide comprehensive care while protecting patient and family rights.
This document summarizes key sections and implications of the Indian Mental Health Act of 1987. It discusses how the Act regulates admission, treatment, and discharge of mentally ill patients from psychiatric facilities. Some important points include that the Act aims to prevent stigma, protect patient rights, and establish authorities to oversee mental healthcare. It outlines procedures for voluntary admission, admission by court order, and discharge. The document also discusses chapters related to treatment costs, human rights protections, and penalties for non-compliance.
unit 14 LEGAL ASPECTS IN PSYCHIATRIC NURSING.pptxAyanaRajendran2
The Indian Mental Health Act was drafted in 1987 and came into effect in 1993, replacing the previous Indian Lunacy Act of 1912. The objectives of the new act were to change attitudes towards the mentally ill, ensure their rights are respected, and update definitions according to medical advances. The act established authorities to regulate mental health services and protect citizen rights. It details procedures for admission, discharge, and rights of mentally ill individuals in hospitals. It also covers maintenance of property and costs, protections against abuse, and licensing of hospitals. The rights of mentally ill clients are extensively covered. Forensic psychiatry involves the application of psychiatry to legal issues like criminal responsibility and competence in criminal and civil cases.
The Mental Healthcare Act 2017 replaces the Lunacy Act of 1912 and aims to make mental healthcare more humane and rights-based. Some key points:
- It recognizes mental illness as a medical condition like any physical illness and aims to reduce stigma.
- It simplifies admission and discharge procedures from mental hospitals and protects the rights of the mentally ill.
- It establishes central and state authorities to regulate mental health services and monitor psychiatric hospitals and nursing homes.
- It provides legal aid for the mentally ill and safeguards their right to confidentiality and informed consent regarding treatment.
The Mental Health Act of 1987 establishes regulations for admission and treatment of mentally ill persons in India. It aims to protect the rights of the mentally ill and society. Key aspects include voluntary and involuntary admission procedures, discharge criteria, establishment of authorities to oversee mental health services, and protections for the human rights and property of mentally ill persons under treatment. The Act replaced the older Lunacy Act and has 10 chapters covering definitions, admission and discharge processes, treatment, maintenance costs, and penalties.
The document discusses India's laws and policies related to mental health, including the evolution from the Indian Lunacy Act of 1912 to the current Mental Healthcare Act of 2017. Some key points:
- The Mental Healthcare Act of 2017 aims to protect the human rights of those with mental illness and fulfill India's obligations under the UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
- It decriminalized attempted suicide and introduced concepts such as advance directives, nominated representatives, and rights of persons with mental illness.
- The act established authorities like the Central Mental Health Authority and State Mental Health Authorities to oversee mental healthcare delivery.
- Compared to previous laws which took a custodial approach, the new
The Mental Health Act was enacted in 1987 to replace the outdated Indian Lunacy Act of 1912 and consolidate laws around the treatment of mentally ill persons. It aims to regulate admission to psychiatric facilities, protect patients' rights and society, and establish authorities to oversee mental health services. Key aspects include procedures for voluntary admission, admission under temporary treatment orders or reception orders, and discharge. It also covers management of patient property, liability for maintenance costs, and protections for human rights and participation in research. Overall, the Act aims to reduce stigma, incorporate modern scientific knowledge, and safeguard the rights and welfare of mentally ill individuals under treatment.
The Mental Health Act of 1987 in India consolidated and amended laws relating to the treatment of mentally ill persons. Some key points:
- It established central and state mental health authorities to regulate psychiatric hospitals and services.
- Hospitals require licenses from these authorities. Admission can be voluntary, under special circumstances, or by court order.
- The Act protects patients' rights and outlines procedures for admission, discharge, leaves of absence, and moving patients.
- It addresses maintenance of patients, management of property, and penalties for non-compliance with the Act's guidelines.
LEGAL ASPECTS IN MENTAL HEALTH IN CRIMINAL LAW.pptxanandM654977
This document outlines the topic "Legal Aspects in Mental Health in Criminal Law" presented by student Mahadevan Anand. It discusses the Indian Mental Health Act of 1987, including its objectives and key features. It also examines the Mental Health Care Bill of 2013, outlining its chapters and key aspects. The document explores the basic rights of mentally ill patients and discusses their legal responsibilities in both civil and criminal contexts. Various admission and discharge procedures under the Indian Mental Health Act are also summarized.
The document summarizes key aspects of the Mental Health Act of 1987 in India. It outlines the history and objectives of the act, including replacing outdated terminology. It describes the establishment of central and state mental health authorities. It also explains provisions around licensing of psychiatric facilities, admission and detention procedures, discharge processes, leave of absence, and the inspection of facilities. The document breaks down the various chapters of the act and the procedures established around admitting and treating mentally ill individuals.
The document discusses the Mental Health Act of 1987 in India. It provides definitions of key terms from the act like mentally ill person, psychiatrist, and reception order. It outlines the objectives and various chapters of the act. The chapters cover establishment of mental health authorities, psychiatric hospitals and nursing homes, procedures for admission and detention of mentally ill patients, discharge and leave of absence. It also discusses the penalties and procedures under the act. The Mental Healthcare Act of 2017 introduced revisions like decriminalizing attempted suicide and recognizing the agency of people with mental illness. It has 16 chapters covering rights of persons with mental illness, duties of government authorities, and establishments and boards for mental healthcare.
The Indian Mental Health Act of 1987 aims to regulate psychiatric hospitals and provide proper treatment and care for mentally ill persons. It establishes central and state authorities to oversee mental health services. The Act allows government to establish psychiatric hospitals and nursing homes. It requires licenses for facilities and outlines conditions for granting, renewing, and revoking licenses. The Act also covers admission procedures, discharge of patients, protection of patient rights, and penalties for non-compliance.
The Mental Healthcare Act 2017 aims to decriminalize suicide, empower persons with mental illness, and fulfill India's obligations under the UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It recognizes the autonomy of people with mental illness and aims to protect their rights. Key aspects include advancing community-based mental healthcare, restricting the use of ECT, outlining the roles of various authorities and oversight boards, and regulating admission, treatment and discharge processes to safeguard patient rights and dignity. The Act replaces the Mental Health Act of 1987 and contains expanded provisions to promote inclusion, non-discrimination, and delivery of equitable mental health services across India.
Medical records means and includes the record pertaining to the admission, diagnosis, treatment, investigation, daily progress, operations, consultations
This document discusses the admission and discharge of mentally ill patients. It defines admission as allowing a patient to stay in the hospital for care and discharge as releasing a patient. Admission can be voluntary if requested by the patient or guardian, or involuntary if requested by others against the patient's will. Discharge includes releasing patients admitted voluntarily based on doctor approval, releasing involuntary patients to caregivers with bonds, and releasing prisoners based on fitness for trial. The roles of nurses include intake assessments, discharge planning, and ensuring legal and ethical standards are followed.
Medical profession and consumer protection act:
In past Doctors were considered as God and earned respect but with Commercialization and globalization ; Relationship has deteriorated considerably.With empowerment of Consumer Protection Act in 1986, litigation against doctors is on the increase.Every medical professional should have basic knowledge of the act to protect himself or herself from the fake allegation or any medical mishap.
This document discusses externalizing disorders among children and adolescents, focusing on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and conduct disorder. It provides background information on the prevalence of mental health problems among children and adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa. It then describes the characteristics and diagnostic criteria for ADHD and conduct disorder according to the DSM-5. The document discusses etiology, negative outcomes associated with ADHD, and treatment approaches including medication and behavioral therapies. Assessment instruments for evaluating ADHD are also outlined.
Comprehensive midwives course outline for UgandaThomas Owondo
This document outlines the course codes, names, content, and topics covered in the 3-year diploma program for Community Midwifery. In Year 1, students take courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, primary health care, and foundations of nursing. Year 2 covers midwifery, pharmacology, pediatric nursing, and tropical medicine. Courses in Year 3 include gynecology, reproductive health, mental health, and health service management. Overall, the program curriculum aims to equip students with knowledge and skills across anatomy, clinical care, public health, and management relevant to community midwifery practice.
HARMFUL TRADITIONAL PRACTICES IN UGANDA PRESENTATIONThomas Owondo
Traditional cultural practices: They reflect values & beliefs held by members of a community for periods often spanning generations. Some are beneficial, some have neither benefits nor harms, and some are harmful to a specific group e.g. Female Genital Mutilation & child marriage.
Female genital mutilation (FGM): Any procedure that involves the partial or total removal of external genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.
Child marriage: Formal marriage or informal union before the age of 18 years.
Harmful traditional practices among adolescents are an important problem:
Over 200 million girls & women are estimated to be living with the effects of FGM which is predominantly performed on girls under the age of 18 years.
Every year, about 12 million girls are married before the age of 18.
Harmful traditional practices among adolescents can have serious health & social consequences:
FGM has no known health benefits,. It can cause immediate health consequences - hemorrhage, shock, infections & death & can cause long-term health & social consequences such as post-traumatic stress disorder & menstrual health problems. Women with type III FGM have an increased likelihood of experiencing problems during child birth. Babies born to children with FGM are at increased risk of neonatal complications.
Child marriage often leads to early childbearing in young girls which is associated with an increased risk of pregnancy-related mortality & morbidity and of increased risk of mortality and morbidity in babies born to a adolescent mothers. Child marriage is also associated with an increased risk of intimate partner violence. Finally, it has a negative effect on educational attainment.
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY PRESENTATION BY ME.pptxThomas Owondo
It is understood now that life style has a great impact on health and overall wellbeing of a person. Many of the health problems related to some serious illnesses such as cancer, heart disease etc are due to unhealthy behavior or lifestyle choices an individual makes (e.g smoking or overeating).
The perception of Health also has become changed as health is not just being away from diseases but it is overall positive well being. (Brannon & Feist, 2010).
These concepts led researchers to further focus on healthy behaviors and lifestyle of people, generally. Psychology as a science of behavior has much to contribute to the field of health psychology. It has become a fast growing area within clinical psychology.
Health Sector Strategic Plan Assignment.pptxThomas Owondo
A Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP) is a comprehensive roadmap developed by specific stakeholders to guide the direction, priorities, and strategies for improving the health system. It analyses and outlines goals and actions for a healthcare organization over a specific period.
It involves assessing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to formulate strategies that enhance healthcare delivery. These plans often prioritize community involvement and individual responsibility for health services.
Strategic planning in health care, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), refers to the process of defining an organization’s direction and making decisions that align with its long-term goals.
Approaches to understanding community needs, the importance of involving comm...Thomas Owondo
Community involvement in health: “ is a process whereby people, both individually and in groups, exercise their right to play an active and direct role in the development of appropriate health services, in ensuring the conditions for sustained better health and in supporting the empowerment of the community to help development
The five main pillars of maternal, newborn, and child health
Strengthening the health system
Improving the quality of services
Increasing access to services
Improving Healthy Practices with social and behavioral change
Combining global best practices with locally-led solutions.
The capacity-strengthening capabilities demonstrate improving equity and outcomes by directly improving the capacity of local organizations and institutions to deliver health services
Approaches include;
Community Mobilization, Social & Behavior Change
Human-centered design principles to mobilize communities and families for healthier behaviors and care-seeking practices. Central to our behavior change approach, men engaged as clients, partners, and fathers in child health and development.
Engagement of community leaders: through training and capacity-building for community leaders, the development of Community Action Plans (CAP) that identify and address barriers in the community, in order to increase demand for MNCH services
Community Days: semi-annual Community Days that bring different communities together for a day of communication, information, and activities to improve awareness among key target populations of important MNCH services.
LANDSCAPE OF MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH IN UGANDA.pptxThomas Owondo
Uganda’s population was estimated at 42 million in 2020 and is expected to increase by 5.5 million to reach 48 million by 2025 due to annual population growth rate of 3.4%, among the highest in the world.
Twenty percent of the population live in poverty, and the absolute number remains high at 8.3 million. One in five persons living in poverty (<USD$1/day). Overall, the incidence of rural poverty is more than double that of urban poverty.
The average household size in Uganda is estimated at five persons, and three in every 10 households (31%) are headed by females. Of the 8.3 million households in the country, 72% are in rural areas.
Almost half (49%) of the population is under age 15, and 70% are less than 25. This predominantly young population and rising life expectancy (male: 62.8 years, female 64.5 years) creates an increasing cohort of mothers, newborns, adolescents, adults, and older people needing more Reproductive maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCAH) services.
HEALTH COMMUNICATION CME PRESENTATION BY OWONDO THOMAS.pptxThomas Owondo
This document discusses health communication. It defines health communication as informing, influencing, and motivating individuals and communities about important health issues based on scientific and ethical considerations. The document outlines several key points about health communication, including that it encompasses strategies to inform and influence knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding health; it can contribute to all aspects of disease prevention and health promotion; and poor communication negatively impacts health outcomes while improved communication can lead to better outcomes. The document also discusses elements, characteristics, appeals, theories of health communication.
Overview of the general anatomy & physiology
( Skeletal, Muscular, Endocrine, GIT, Urinary, CVS, & Reproductive Systems, Special senses, Physiology of the immune system)
2. Neuro anatomy (structure of the CNS, Brain, Spinal Cord, Application of Neuro anatomy)
3. Structure of the ANS, Parasympathetic & Sympathetic NS
4. Neurophysiology-Endocrine system, CNS, ANS, RAS, Limbic system, application of Neurophysiology
Harmful substances (alcohol and other drugs) hinder development as they adversely affect individuals, families,
communities and societies’ wellbeing.
Uganda is ranked among the highest alcohol consuming countries in Africa and facing worst alcohol related
consequences (such as diseases, poverty, domestic violence, accidents among others), globally and the major
cause and effect of addiction is mental illness.
Jinja Recovery Center (JRC)
was established in 2022 with the major program of treatment and
rehabilitation for people with substance use disorder but this is hampered by lack of resources.
Most commonly (ab)used drugs and
respective street names
Marijuana
Mugo (stick), Weed, ssada
Khart
Kakoola (leaf), Side
Mira
Tama (
Heroin
Nchwiri Kachwiri , Mayoyo
There Increasing reports of ‘Newer’ and ‘harder’
drugs on the streets e.g. Cocaine, etc
Also of concern are the new concoctions whose
effects are yet to be studied e.g. Kabanga ( Mixture of
tobacco and Marijuana) and Kagoro (gin derived from
sugar molases )
Principles of Behaviour Therapy and Counselling.pptThomas Owondo
The document discusses principles of behaviour therapy and counselling. It explains that behaviour therapy involves applying research findings to help people achieve specific changes or goals related to behaviours, feelings, thoughts and coping. Behaviour therapy is based on the idea that behaviour is learned and can be unlearned through principles of learning without analyzing past causes. Counselling aims to enable choice, change or reduce confusion without giving advice, using skills like empathy, active listening and focusing. No single treatment is appropriate for all, and treatment plans must be continually assessed and modified to meet changing individual needs.
Psychotherapy is a process of engagement between two persons, both of whom are bound to change through the therapeutic venture.
It is a collaborative process that involves both the therapist and the client in co-constructing solutions to concerns
(theory and practice of counselling and psychotherapy- Gerald Corey)
As a counsellor, you need to remain open to your growth and to address your personal problems if your clients are to believe in you and the therapeutic process .
Your personal characteristics are of primary importance in becoming a counselor, but it is not sufficient to be merely a good person with good intentions. To be effective you must have supervised experience in counseling and sound knowledge of counseling theory and techniques
Culture is the lifeblood of a vibrant society, expressed in the many ways we tell our stories, celebrate, remember the past, entertain ourselves, and imagine the future. Our creative expression helps define who we are, and helps us see the world through the eyes of others.
culture provides important social and economic benefits. With improved learning and health, increased tolerance, and opportunities to come together with others, culture enhances our quality of life and increases overall well-being for both individuals and communities.
Participating in culture can benefit individuals in many different ways, some of which are deeply personal. They are a source of delight and wonder, and can provide emotionally and intellectually moving experiences, whether pleasurable or unsettling, that encourage celebration or contemplation. Culture is also a means of expressing creativity, forging an individual identity, and enhancing or preserving a community’s sense of place.
Culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, encompassing language, religion, cuisine (style of cooking), social habits, music and arts.
Culture encompasses religion, food, what we wear, how we wear it, our language, marriage, music, what we believe is right or wrong, how we sit at the table, how we greet visitors, how we behave with loved ones, and a million other things.
Humans are a social organism, we have evolved to be social. Working together for a collective action is hardwired into us. We want to help, share, and give to each other and receive in kind.
Many things that we want , and need, cannot be created simply by our own efforts, so require some form of collaboration or reciprocity. The benefits we derive from that sociability we could call social capital. Social capital arises from the human capacity to consider others to think and act generously and cooperatively.
The concept of social capital relates to important questions of human behaviour and motivation such as why people give or help others even when there is no foreseeable benefit for themselves.
The central preposition of social capital is that relationships matter and that social networks are a valuable asset.
Stress isn’t always bad.
In small doses, it can help you perform under pressure and motivate you to do your best. But when you’re constantly running in emergency mode, your mind and body pay the price.
If you frequently find yourself feeling frazzled and overwhelmed, it’s time to take action to bring your nervous system back into balance.
You can protect yourself and improve how you think and feel by learning how to recognize the signs and symptoms of chronic stress and taking steps to reduce its harmful effects.
Stress is your body’s way of responding to any kind of demand or threat.
Eustress – Kind of stress that results from something good and we react positive.
Distress – Kind of stress that results from something bad and we react negative.
Stressors are things that cause stress. Almost everything is a stressor depending on the individual.
Have you ever wondered why individuals and societies are so varied?
Do you ask what social forces have shaped different existences?
The quest to understand society is urgent and important, for if we cannot understand the social world, we are more likely to be overwhelmed by it. We also need to understand social processes if we want to influence them.
Sociology can help us to understand ourselves better, since it examines how the social world influences the way we think, feel, and act.
It can also help with decision-making, both our own and that of larger organizations.
Sociologists can gather systematic information from which to make a decision, provide insights into what is going on in a situation, and present alternatives.
The family acts as a primary socialization of children whereby the child first learns the basic values and norms of the culture they will grow up in.
A child needs to be carefully nurtured, cherished and molded into responsible individuals with good values and strong ethics. Therefore, it is important to provide them the best childcare so that they grow up to be physically, mentally and emotionally strong individuals.
Family is a group of persons united by the ties of marriage, blood or adoption; constituting a single household, interacting and inter-communicating with each other in their respective social roles of husband and wife, mother and father, son and daughter, brother and sister creating a common culture.
Family is an intimate domestic group made up of people related to one another by bonds of blood, sexual mating, or legal ties.
A group of people related by either blood, marriage, or adoption.
People with or without legal or blood ties who feel they belong together.
What's your opinion on the school not providing good internet service?
Which political party does a better job of running the country?
Should morning prayers be compulsory at school?
Chances are that you probably have fairly strong opinions on these and similar questions. You've developed attitudes about such issues, and these attitudes influence your beliefs as well as your behavior.
In psychology, an attitude refers to a set of emotions, beliefs, and behaviors toward a particular object, person, thing, or event.
Psychologists define attitudes as a learned tendency to evaluate things in a certain way. This can include evaluations of people, issues, objects, or events.
Such evaluations are often positive or negative, but they can also be uncertain at times. For example, you might have mixed feelings about a particular person or issue.
When we are feeling something, we don't really stop to define that emotion or think about the exact emotion that we are experiencing.
We just feel and go through it; may it be sadness, anger or happiness.
As human beings, we experience a plethora of feelings and emotions in our lifetime that range over several forms and types.
The word 'emotion' encompasses a broad range of feelings, behavior and changes in the body and mind.
In psychology, emotion is often defined as a complex state of feeling that results in physical and psychological changes that influence thought and behavior.
Emotionality is associated with a range of psychological phenomena, including temperament, personality, mood, and motivation.
This particular slides consist of- what is hypotension,what are it's causes and it's effect on body, risk factors, symptoms,complications, diagnosis and role of physiotherapy in it.
This slide is very helpful for physiotherapy students and also for other medical and healthcare students.
Here is the summary of hypotension:
Hypotension, or low blood pressure, is when the pressure of blood circulating in the body is lower than normal or expected. It's only a problem if it negatively impacts the body and causes symptoms. Normal blood pressure is usually between 90/60 mmHg and 120/80 mmHg, but pressures below 90/60 are generally considered hypotensive.
Mental Health and well-being Presentation. Exploring innovative approaches and strategies for enhancing mental well-being. Discover cutting-edge research, effective strategies, and practical methods for fostering mental well-being.
The Importance of Black Women Understanding the Chemicals in Their Personal C...bkling
Certain chemicals, such as phthalates and parabens, can disrupt the body's hormones and have significant effects on health. According to data, hormone-related health issues such as uterine fibroids, infertility, early puberty and more aggressive forms of breast and endometrial cancers disproportionately affect Black women. Our guest speaker, Jasmine A. McDonald, PhD, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Columbia University in New York City, discusses the scientific reasons why Black women should pay attention to specific chemicals in their personal care products, like hair care, and ways to minimize their exposure.
This particular slides consist of- what is Pneumothorax,what are it's causes and it's effect on body, risk factors, symptoms,complications, diagnosis and role of physiotherapy in it.
This slide is very helpful for physiotherapy students and also for other medical and healthcare students.
Here is a summary of Pneumothorax:
Pneumothorax, also known as a collapsed lung, is a condition that occurs when air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall. This air buildup puts pressure on the lung, preventing it from expanding fully when you breathe. A pneumothorax can cause a complete or partial collapse of the lung.
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Sectional dentures for microstomia patients.pptxSatvikaPrasad
Microstomia, characterized by an abnormally small oral aperture, presents significant challenges in prosthodontic treatment, including limited access for examination, difficulties in impression making, and challenges with prosthesis insertion and removal. To manage these issues, customized impression techniques using sectional trays and elastomeric materials are employed. Prostheses may be designed in segments or with flexible materials to facilitate handling. Minimally invasive procedures and the use of digital technologies can enhance patient comfort. Education and training for patients on prosthesis care and maintenance are crucial for compliance. Regular follow-up and a multidisciplinary approach, involving collaboration with other specialists, ensure comprehensive care and improved quality of life for microstomia patients.
Hypertension and it's role of physiotherapy in it.Vishal kr Thakur
This particular slides consist of- what is hypertension,what are it's causes and it's effect on body, risk factors, symptoms,complications, diagnosis and role of physiotherapy in it.
This slide is very helpful for physiotherapy students and also for other medical and healthcare students.
Here is summary of hypertension -
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a serious medical condition that occurs when blood pressure in the body's arteries is consistently too high. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of blood vessels as the heart pumps it. Hypertension can increase the risk of heart disease, brain disease, kidney disease, and premature death.
3. LEGAL AND ETHICAL CONCEPTS
• Ethics
Study of philosophical beliefs about what is considered right or
wrong in society
• Bioethics
Ethical questions arising in health care
• Principles of bioethics
Beneficence: duty to act to benefit others
Autonomy: respecting rights of others to make decisions
Justice: duty to distribute resources equally
Fidelity: maintaining loyalty and commitment to patient
Veracity: duty to communicate truthfully
8. CIVIL RIGHTS AND DUE PROCESS
• Civil rights: people with mental illness are guaranteed
same rights under federal/state laws as any other citizen
• Due process in civil commitment: courts have recognized
involuntary commitment to mental hospital is “massive
curtailment of liberty” requiring due process protection,
including:
Writ of habeas corpus: procedural mechanism used to
challenge unlawful detention
Least restrictive alternative doctrine: mandates least drastic
means be taken to achieve specific purpose.
9. ADMISSION TO THE HOSPITAL
• Voluntary: sought by patient or guardian
Patients have right to demand and obtain release
Many states require patient submit written release notice to staff
• Involuntary admission (commitment): made without patient’s
consent
Necessary when person is danger to self or others, and/or unable to meet
basic needs as result of psychiatric condition
• Emergency involuntary hospitalization
Commitment for specified period (1-10 days) to prevent dangerous
behavior to self/others
• Observational or temporary involuntary hospitalization
Longer duration than emergency commitment
Purpose: observation, diagnosis, and treatment for mental illness for
patients posing danger to self/others
29. PATIENTS’ RIGHTS
• Right to treatment: requires that medical and psychiatric care and
treatment be provided to everyone admitted to public hospital
• Right to refuse treatment: right to withhold or withdraw consent for
treatment at any time
Issue of right to refuse psychotropic drugs has been debated in courts
with no clear direction yet forthcoming
• Right to informed consent: based on right to self-determination
Informed consent must be obtained by physician or other health care
professional to perform treatment or procedure
Presence of psychosis does not preclude this right
30. Rights Regarding issue of Legal Competence
• All patients must be considered legally competent until they
have been declared incompetent through legal proceeding
Determination made by courts
If found incompetent, court-appointed legal guardian, who is then
responsible for giving or refusing consent
• Implied consent
Many procedures nurse performs has element of implied consent
(e.g., giving medications)
Some institutions require informed consent for every medication
given
31. Rights Regarding Restraint and Seclusion
• Doctrine of least restrictive means of restraint for shortest time
always the rule
• Legislation provides strict guidelines for use
When behavior is physically harmful to patient/others
When least restrictive measures are insufficient
When decrease in sensory overstimulation (seclusion only is needed)
When patient anticipates that controlled environment would be helpful and
requests seclusion
• Recent legislative changes have further restricted use of these
means and some facilities have instituted “restraint free” policies
32. Rights Regarding Confidentiality
• Ethical considerations
Confidentiality is right of all patients
• Legal considerations
Health information may not be released without patient’s consent, except to
those people for whom it is necessary in order to implement the treatment plan
• Exceptions
Duty to Warn and Protect Third Parties
Most states have similar laws regarding duty to warn third parties of potential life
threats
Staff nurse reports threats by patient to the treatment team
33. STANDARDS OF CARE
Child and Elder Abuse Reporting Statutes
• All states have enacted child abuse reporting statutes
Many states specifically require nurses to report suspected
abuse
• Numerous states have also enacted elder abuse reporting
statutes
34. STANDARDS OF CARE
Protection of self and patients:
• Legal issues common in psychiatric nursing are related to
failure to protect safety of self and patients
• Protection of self
Nurses must protect themselves in both institutional and
community settings
Important for nurses to participate in setting policies that create
safe environment
35. STANDARDS OF CARE
Negligence/Malpractice
• Negligence or malpractice is an act or an omission to act that breaches the duty of due care and results in or is
responsible for a person’s injuries
• Elements necessary to prove negligence
Duty
Breach of duty
Cause in fact
Proximate cause
• Damages Cause in fact
Evaluated by asking “except for what the nurse did, would this injury have occurred?”
• Proximate cause or legal cause
Evaluated by determining whether there were any intervening actions or individuals that were in fact the causes
of harm to patient
• Damages
Include actual damages as well as pain and suffering
• Foreseeability of harm
Evaluates likelihood of outcome under circumstances
36. Determination of Standard of Care
Hospital policies and procedures set up i.e; institutional criteria
for care
NOTE; Substandard institutional policies do not absolve nurse of
responsibility to practice on basis of professional standards of
care