At times, mental illness can impair a client’s capacity to make informed decisions for themselves. Their condition or choices regarding treatment may put themselves or others at risk for harm; however, ethical practice demands consideration of the client’s rights in relation to autonomy and self-determination. Examine the American Psychiatric Association position statement on an involuntary outpatient commitment at https://www.psychiatry.org/File%20Library/About-APA/Organization-Documents-Policies/Policies/Position-Involuntary-Outpatient-Commitment.pdf
Now, consider the position statement on involuntary mental health treatment provided by Mental Health America https://www.mhanational.org/issues/involuntary-mental-health-treatment
Include the following sections:
Application of Course Knowledge:
1. In what ways are the positions similar? In what ways do they differ? How do they compare to the legal requirements in your intended state of practice (Hawaii)?
2. After reading the position statements, with which statement do you find yourself more philosophically aligned? Explain why.
3. What legal recourse do clients have if they disagree with involuntary treatment decisions in your intended state of practice? (hawaii)
4. At times, providers may experience moral distress when ordering involuntary treatment. What type of situation might create moral distress for you? What resources exist for providers experiencing moral distress?
5. In what ways might your perspective about involuntary psychiatric treatment impact the choices you make in practice?
Integration of Evidence: Integrate relevant scholarly sources as defined by program expectationsLinks to an external site.
Cite a scholarly source in the initial post.
Cite a scholarly source in one faculty response post.
Cite a scholarly source in one peer post.
Accurately analyze, synthesize, and/or apply principles from evidence with no more than one short quote (15 words or less) for the week.
Include a minimum of two different scholarly sources per week. Cite all references and provide references for all citations.