NUR1 424 Law 2: Confinement & Privacy

<p>Voluntary confinement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A written Motion for Authorized confinement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Civil Code of Québec and Code of Civil Procedure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They must be equipped with necessary facilities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Accurate identification of risks of treatment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>30 days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Public Curator (C), A close family friend (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If both psychiatric reports recommend confinement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The necessity of confinement if the person is a danger to self or others (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Judges can specify a shorter duration if 30 days is not necessary (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A reasonable family member or close friend (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Serious reasons to believe the person is dangerous (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Public Curator is served (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A court order for provisional confinement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Upon request from a member of a crisis intervention unit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Examine the individual by a physician (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A physician's determination of danger (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The person having parental authority or the tutor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To extend the time for a psychiatric assessment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Temporary confinement while assessing immediate danger (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Good reason to believe the individual presents danger (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Every three months (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The court must set the duration of confinement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The right to counsel at all stages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If the person is not located or has fled (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Information about their care program and any changes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Superior Court (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can only be used if ordered or in an emergency (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A guardian authorized to give consent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Demand for healthcare services and limited budgets (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Receive services in English (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The continuity and safety of services (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Receive treatment without consent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To mediate conflicts between rights and realities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Article 6 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conflicts between patient rights and resource limits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In a scientifically and humanly safe manner (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If there is significant likelihood of adverse effects on the patient's health (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Access may be denied based on the recommendation of a physician if it is deemed prejudicial to health (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The onus lies on the doctor to justify exceptions to general access rules (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They must have a continuing need for access to provide proper treatment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>14 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If the access is believed to cause prejudice to the patient's health (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medical professionals can deny access under specific circumstances (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The physician may recommend denying access based on health concerns (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Assessing a person's ability to understand proposed treatment, its options, benefits, risks, and consequences of refusal.

The ability to understand information relevant to a decision and make a reasoned choice regarding treatment. Distinguish from legal incapacity.

Confinement of a person against their will, usually when they pose a serious and immediate danger to themselves or others.

A preliminary, temporary form of forced confinement, a step towards Potential Authorized Confinement.

A preliminary, temporary form of forced confinement, a step towards Potential Authorized Confinement.

Formal, legally authorized confinement in a facility deemed suitable by law.

Essential infrastructure required for appropriate confinement, including community services or hospital facilities.

Confinement in an institution, an exceptional measure used as a last resort. It's considered a threat to patient rights.

The maximum time a person can be held in preventative confinement without a court order

A professional evaluation to determine a person's mental state and needs.

A situation where a person poses a serious and immediate risk to themselves or others.

A law enforcement official authorized to take action in crisis situations.

A specialized unit for assessing and addressing mental health crises.

Section outlining the circumstances in which police can take someone to an institution without a court order.

A legal request to a court to authorize the confinement of a person in an institution.

Within 2 days, the motion must be served on the patient and an appropriate "Mise-en-cause" (family member or friend).

A "reasonable" family member or friend, or Public Curator if none is available, notified of the confinement motion.

30 days, unless a judge decides a shorter period is sufficient.

A report needed to assess danger to self or others, ability to care for self, and possible need for protective supervision.

Requires agreement from two psychiatric reports and a valid reason that confinement is necessary for safety.

Judges have significant latitude in deciding confinement, even if there aren't opposing medical reports.

Code of Civil Procedure article covering the timeframe for serving a motion for confinement.

When a person is confined for longer than 21 days, their need for continued confinement is regularly assessed.

Psychiatric examination reports are kept by the institution as part of the confined person's record.

Confined patients have specific rights detailed in a schedule of the Act.

The person under confinement must be served the application for confinement, with rare exceptions.

Confined patients are required to provide testimony unless specific circumstances prevent it.

Confined patients have the right to communicate with others, unless there's a medical reason preventing it.

Confinement does not strip a person of their right to legal representation.

Confined patients must be informed about their care program and any changes.

The Act Respecting Health Services and Social Services, which outlines the rights and obligations of individuals in Quebec's healthcare system.

Individuals have the right to choose the healthcare professional or institution they wish to receive services from.

Individuals are entitled to receive healthcare services in a continuous and personalized manner.

Individuals are entitled to receive healthcare services that are scientifically sound, humane, and socially appropriate.

Individuals are entitled to receive healthcare services in English.

A landmark case showcasing the importance of respecting patient rights in Quebec's healthcare system.

Another important case demonstrating the balance between patient rights and resource limitations.

A case that underscores the importance of respecting patient autonomy and informed consent.

Patients generally have the right to access their medical records. However, medical professionals can restrict access if it poses a significant risk to the patient's health or the health of others.

A healthcare provider can deny a patient access to their medical records if they believe it could harm the patient's physical, mental or emotional well-being, or if it could harm someone else.

When a healthcare provider restricts a patient's access to their medical records, they must prove why it's necessary, not the patient proving why they need access.

Medical professionals need ongoing access to patient records to provide appropriate care. This is a reason why access might be limited temporarily.

A Supreme Court case that established medical professionals have the right to deny access to medical records, but their decision must be justified and limited.

Access to medical records might be temporarily denied if a healthcare provider believes it could harm the patient. The patient will be informed when they can access the records.

A legal document that confirms a patient's right to access their medical records, and outlines when a healthcare provider can deny access.

Patients generally have the right to access their medical records, but medical professionals have the authority to restrict access if it's deemed unsafe for the patient or others.