An analysis of patient autonomy within the British mental health system

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6 pages

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04/25/2009

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Table of Contents An analysis of patient autonomy within the British mental health system Table of Contents

 
  1. Introduction
  2. An ethical dilemma
  3. Should the patient be given ECT or not?
    1. Kate's interview with the consultant psychiatrist involved in her care
    2. His decision to use ECT treatment
  4. The modern Human Rights movement
  5. The justifications for a paternalistic approach
  6. Justice fairness and equality
  7. The teams debate on Kate's treatment
  8. The service received by Kate
  9. Conclusion
  10. Bibliography

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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pencil image Paul B. Freelance Psychology Writer
Level :General public Study : Psychology School/University : Central Lancashire

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