PSYC 235 Study Guide - Community Mental Health Service, American Law Institute, Parens Patriae
11 Apr 2013
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Chapter 16 mental health services: legal and ethical issues. Definition of mental illness differs across jurisdictions (how they define safety and protection) ex: british colombia vs ontario. Some argue that the liberal definitions of dangerousness are actually in the patient"s best interest (more likely to be admitted) Prognosis will be worse for lost treatment time as well as the likelihood of legal issues. Liberal definitions can result in the compromise of a patient"s self-sufficiency. Right to refuse treatment, informed of reasons for hospital detention, apply to a review panel granting discharge & specified right to legal counsel is also varied through jurisdictions. Deinstitutionalization & homelessness: influenced by the number of people involuntarily committed each year. 14 000 live in shelters aged 35-64 (47%) and 15-34 (33%) rest are minors. Had some kind of mental health issue (queen"s study) As well as mental health, homelessness is also due to economic factors such as increased unemployment & shortage of low income housing.
