Common Ethical Dilemmas in MHN
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Balance of autonomy and beneficence, especially related to safety and
imminent risk
Patient's Rights
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Free from imminent risk, right to be free from restraint, right to refuse
medication, right to sign an intent to leave
,What is the Tarisoff Law?
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Breaking confidentiality when harm upon someone else is expressed -
report/notify police and supervisor
Closed groups
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Structured to keep the same members in the group for a specified number
of sessions
Body positioning when communicating with patients
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Out of direct reach, not within direct eye line (slightly off to one side),
being at same eye line height (sit if they, sit too), eye contact, active
listening skills, posture and openness of body
Active Suicide
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, Person has a plan and means
Deficits in GABA
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Causes an increase in anxiety
Orlando's Theory
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Dynamic nurse-patient relationship that uses the 5 senses to communicate
with the patient and draw out what they are saying
Effective vs Ineffective Communication - Outcomes
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Patient is more likely to speak and truly vocalize concerns with a nurse that
has built rapport with them, has used effective communication
Why do people stay in abusive relationships?
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Balance of autonomy and beneficence, especially related to safety and
imminent risk
Patient's Rights
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Free from imminent risk, right to be free from restraint, right to refuse
medication, right to sign an intent to leave
,What is the Tarisoff Law?
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Breaking confidentiality when harm upon someone else is expressed -
report/notify police and supervisor
Closed groups
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Structured to keep the same members in the group for a specified number
of sessions
Body positioning when communicating with patients
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Out of direct reach, not within direct eye line (slightly off to one side),
being at same eye line height (sit if they, sit too), eye contact, active
listening skills, posture and openness of body
Active Suicide
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, Person has a plan and means
Deficits in GABA
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Causes an increase in anxiety
Orlando's Theory
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Dynamic nurse-patient relationship that uses the 5 senses to communicate
with the patient and draw out what they are saying
Effective vs Ineffective Communication - Outcomes
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Patient is more likely to speak and truly vocalize concerns with a nurse that
has built rapport with them, has used effective communication
Why do people stay in abusive relationships?
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