legal, ethical, cultural, spiritual and socioeconomic issues (halter ch 5 + 6) Flashcards
a standard of behavior or a belief valued by an individual or group
ethics
steps in ethical decision making
- assess
- problem and component identification
- clarify rights and responsibilities
- explore all possible options
- apply principles
- take action
ethical principle: the most good for the most people
utilitarianism
ethical principle: the most good for me
egoism
ethical principle: be truthful
veracity
ethical principle: treat all fairly
fairness/justice
ethical principle: patient has right to choose
autonomy
ethical principle: do no harm
nonmaleficence
ethical principle: best interest of patient
beneficence
criteria for voluntary admission
- consent to admission (legal guardian or pt >16 yo)
- may be discharged (when inpatient no longer needed, in response to letter of release, or AMA)
criteria for involuntary admission
- admitted by physician/court
- meets criteria for commitment
- discharged by doctor
4 legal standards that are criteria for commitment
- diagnosable (DSM 5) mental illness
- danger to self or others
- unable to provide for basic needs
- needs treatment but unable to seek voluntarily
when does a order of protective services (OPC) need to be obtained for involuntary admission
within 24 hours of admission
when does a mental health hearing need to be held for involuntary admission
within 2 weeks of admission
up to how many days can a judge order inpatient treatment
up to 90 days