Study Guide for Mass Psychology Jurisprudence Exam 2024

Study Guide for Mass Psychology Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Medical Professionals who can sign Section 12 Order - CORRECT ANSWER-Licensed physician, qualified psychiatric nurse MH clinical specialist, licensed qualified psychologist, licensed independent clinical social worker Criteria for Involuntary Hospitalization (Section 12) - CORRECT ANSWER-Reason to believe failure to hospitalize create "likelihood of serious harm by reason of mental illness" Section 12 actions - CORRECT ANSWER-May restrain Authorize restraint Apply for hospitalization for 3 day period Venues for Involuntary hospitalization - CORRECT ANSWER-Public Faclity Private facility authorized for invol commitment by DMH What happens if serious harmful person refuses examination? - CORRECT ANSWERExamination recommended but NOT REQUIRED if person refuses exam but facts and circumstances show the hospitalization is necessary. What happens if a designated medical professional is not available? - CORRECT ANSWER-A police officer who believes that failure to hospitalize would create likelihood of serious harm by reason of mental illness, may restrain and apply for hospitalization for 3-day period. What should application for involuntary hospitalization include? - CORRECT ANSWERReasons for restraint of seriously harmful person Other relevant information that may assist admitting physician/s. What if patient agrees to go voluntarily? - CORRECT ANSWER-No person shall be admitted involuntarily unless he/parent/legal guardian is given opportunity to apply for voluntary admission AND been informed that: -He has the right to voluntary admission -Hospitalization can not last longer than three days Once paperwork for Section 12 done, what should referring professional do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Whenever practic