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Which condition qualifies a person as incompetent to consent to treatment?
Which condition qualifies a person as incompetent to consent to treatment?
- The person is experiencing temporary distress.
- The person's judgment is affected by mental illness. (correct)
- The person has recently received mental health treatment.
- The person is under the age of 18.
Which type of consent is required to ensure a person has made a well-reasoned decision regarding treatment?
Which type of consent is required to ensure a person has made a well-reasoned decision regarding treatment?
- Consent given by a family member.
- Implied consent through behavior.
- Verbal consent given in a crisis.
- Express and informed consent. (correct)
What is one criterion for initiating an involuntary examination?
What is one criterion for initiating an involuntary examination?
- The person has voluntarily checked into a facility.
- The person has family support available.
- The person has expressed a desire for treatment.
- There is a risk of the person causing serious bodily harm. (correct)
Who can initiate an involuntary examination according to the procedures outlined?
Who can initiate an involuntary examination according to the procedures outlined?
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What must be assessed for persons 60 years or older living in a licensed facility to give express and informed consent?
What must be assessed for persons 60 years or older living in a licensed facility to give express and informed consent?
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Study Notes
Types of Admissions
- Two main categories: Voluntary and Involuntary admissions.
Types of Voluntary Consent
- Incompetent to Consent: Refers to individuals whose mental illness impairs their ability to make informed decisions about their treatment.
- Express and Informed Consent: Involves a competent individual's voluntary agreement to treatment after receiving adequate information to make a knowledgeable choice free from coercion.
- Unique considerations for individuals aged 60 and older in licensed facilities; they typically require an independent assessment of competence before consenting.
- Individuals deemed incompetent by a court or those whose health care decisions are made by a surrogate cannot provide voluntary consent.
Criteria for Involuntary Examination
- Involuntary examinations may proceed if a mental illness is suspected and the individual:
- Refuses voluntary examination or cannot assess the necessity of an examination.
- Is likely to encounter neglect or harm without care, which cannot be mitigated by friends or family support.
- Poses a substantial risk of self-harm or harm to others based on recent actions.
Initiation of Involuntary Examination
- Can be initiated by:
- Law enforcement officers
- Circuit courts
- Ex parte orders
- Physicians
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