A paper concerning an ethical dilemma in the field of mental health

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5 pages

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Published date :

04/15/2009

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Table of Contents A paper concerning an ethical dilemma in the field of mental health Table of Contents

 
  1. Introduction
  2. The Gibbs model
  3. Should the patient be given ECT or NOT ?
  4. The modern Human Rights movement
  5. Paternalism
  6. The principle of beneficence
  7. The service received by Kate at all times
  8. Conclusion
  9. References

Abstract

Being subject to Section three of the mental health Act 1983 removes some rights taken for granted by members of today's society. Patients subject to this mental health Act may find it difficult to exercise the right of autonomy, and furthermore face many ethical dilemmas whilst under a mental health Section. This paper aims to identify and reflect on such a situation witnessed by a second year mental health student whilst on placement at an intensive support psychiatric unit.

It will analyze the legal and ethical dilemma, and relate theory to practice in the context of medical ethics. The principles of Autonomy, beneficence, and justice will be raised and a rational for these theories will be interpreted, based around the dilemma of treatment without consent.

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