Contemporary PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Third Edition CHAPTER 12

















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Contemporary Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Third Edition CHAPTER 12 Ethics, Clients’ Rights, and Legal and Forensic Issues Contemporary Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing , Third Edition Carol Ren Kneisl • Eileen Trigoboff
1. Describe the rights of the client in a psychiatric setting. 2. Discuss the legal and ethical issues related to seclusion and restraint. 3. Describe the components of malpractice. 4. Identify pertinent ethical issues in the practice of psychiatric nursing. 5. Discuss the meaning of standard of care. 6. Describe the most common types of torts in the mental health setting Contemporary Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing , Third Edition Carol Ren Kneisl • Eileen Trigoboff
Bioethics • • • Autonomy Beneficence Fidelity Justice Nonmaleficence Veracity Contemporary Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing , Third Edition Carol Ren Kneisl • Eileen Trigoboff
Ethical Guidelines • Standards for Psychiatric-Mental Health nursing practice published by ANA • ANA Code of Ethics Contemporary Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing , Third Edition Carol Ren Kneisl • Eileen Trigoboff
Ethical Dilemmas • The potential stigma of psychiatric diagnostic labels • Psychiatry’s right to control individual freedom • The justification for involuntary treatment Contemporary Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing , Third Edition Carol Ren Kneisl • Eileen Trigoboff
Ethical Dilemmas (cont'd) • The use of restrictive treatment interventions • The client’s right to suicide • The client’s right to privacy Contemporary Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing , Third Edition Carol Ren Kneisl • Eileen Trigoboff
Stigma Associated with Diagnostic Labels • Stereotypes • Need for diagnostic labels • Nurse’s moral stance Contemporary Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing , Third Edition Carol Ren Kneisl • Eileen Trigoboff
Mental Health Statutes and Regulations • Rules and regulations are set by state governments • Vary considerably • Nurses must know the law of the state in which they practice Contemporary Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing , Third Edition Carol Ren Kneisl • Eileen Trigoboff
Voluntary Admission • Informed consent • Client retains all rights • Client has a right to demand obtain release Contemporary Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing , Third Edition Carol Ren Kneisl • Eileen Trigoboff
Involuntary Commitment • Hospitalization against one’s will • Criteria: – Dangerous to self or others – Unable to provide for basic needs – Mentally ill Contemporary Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing , Third Edition Carol Ren Kneisl • Eileen Trigoboff
Psychiatric Forensic Nursing • • • Who is the client? Mindset of nurse Focus of the nurse-client relationship Location Primary purpose of relationship Contemporary Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing , Third Edition Carol Ren Kneisl • Eileen Trigoboff
Correctional Mental Health Nursing • • • Who is the client? Mindset of nurse Focus of the nurse-client relationship Location Primary purpose of relationship Contemporary Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing , Third Edition Carol Ren Kneisl • Eileen Trigoboff
Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing Care • Rights • Dignity • Autonomy Contemporary Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing , Third Edition Carol Ren Kneisl • Eileen Trigoboff
Psychiatric Advance Directive • Modeled after advance directives for end-of-life care • Allows competent persons to document their preferences regarding mental health treatment Contemporary Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing , Third Edition Carol Ren Kneisl • Eileen Trigoboff
Box 12 -3 Determining Negligence Contemporary Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing , Third Edition Carol Ren Kneisl • Eileen Trigoboff
Box 12 -4 Common Sources of Liability in Psychiatric–Mental Health Services Contemporary Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing , Third Edition Carol Ren Kneisl • Eileen Trigoboff
Client Advocacy • • Poorly funded services Stigma Isolation Denial of rights Contemporary Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing , Third Edition Carol Ren Kneisl • Eileen Trigoboff