INSTRUCTIONS
Explain the role of informed consent within a mental health and community health settings. What publications need to be shared? What are the federal regulations to be followed? How is informed consent different for mental health services as opposed to other health services? Cite a minimum of two resources.
ANSWER
From this week’s reading, informed consent is a written document that a person must be sought before any medication or treatment is given to a person following the Mental Health Act. The informed consent is given by a mentally stable person or can give consent to the medication or treatment being proposed. Also, a person must give consent if they have a reasonable opportunity to make a decision and can give consent freely without pressure or…. To access full answer, click on the purchase button below.