This document summarizes key concepts in legal and ethical concerns in psychiatric mental health nursing. It discusses ethical principles like beneficence, autonomy, and justice. It also outlines the Baker Act for voluntary and involuntary admission in Florida, including doctrines like habeas corpus. Torts related to psychiatric nursing are covered, including intentional torts like assault and unintentional negligence. Exceptions to client confidentiality are also noted, such as duty to warn, child abuse reporting, and state laws.

1. NUR 448 Legal and Ethical Concerns In Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

2. Ethics Study of philosophical beliefs about what is considered right or wrong in a society Bioethics Ethical concerns related to client care Menu F B

3. Ethical Principles Beneficence Promoting good Autonomy The right to make one ’ s own decisions Justice Treating others fairly and equally Fidelity Doing no wrong to the client; observance of loyalty and commitment to the client Veracity Telling the truth Menu F B

4. State of Florida Baker Act I. Voluntary Admission II. Involuntary Admission (Commitment) Types of Procedures Judicial Administrative Agency Nature & Purpose of Involuntary Admission Observational or temporary Emergency Long-term (formal) III. Doctrines that apply to all admissions Habeus Corpus Least restrictive alternative Menu F B

5. Torts Intentional Assault Battery False imprisonment Defamation of character Breach of confidentiality Unintentional Negligence Malpractice Menu F B

6. Exceptions to Client Right of Confidentiality When duty to warn and protect are mandated-Tarasoff When nurse is a mandated child abuse reporter When nurse is a mandated elder abuse reporter State laws requiring reporting of certain communicable diseases State laws requiring reporting of gunshot wounds State laws that do not give nurses “ privilege ” re: disclosures made within the context of the nurse-client relationship Menu B