Involuntary Retention on Hospital Medical Floors for Patients Who Lack Decision Making Capacity
Sponsored by the Division Directors SIG, this session will review the history, regulatory concerns, and clinical practices within CL psychiatry and will encourage lively discussion. We hope to inspire transformation of widely disparate practices throughout the united states and approach a more unified understanding of the factors surrounding involuntary admission of patients. Our presenters will also produce enduring content in the form of an associated resource for the ACLP with information about state by state regulations. If possible, the presenters will also prepare a paper with the presented information and audience discussion.
Dr Lisa Rosenthal will Chair the session, and in 5 minutes will introduce the topic background and each of the speakers. Dr Marie Tobin will present the history of involuntary admission to psychiatry and associated dispositional capacity assessments. Dr Stephanie Cho will discuss criteria commonly required for involuntary commitment and ethical principles. Dr Andrea DeSimone will discuss bias and discrimination in mental health law. Dr. Kenneth Novoa will discuss inconsistencies in involuntary commitment policy across a variety of US states and how this impacts the clinical work of the C-L psychiatrist. There will be 20-25 minutes for audience participation. The presenters have ultra-brief case descriptions to prompt discussion. Through discussion and audience interaction we hope to arrive at a consensus about the utility of this practice.
8 июн 2024
