Session 2 revision
Across
- 2. refers to the process where an individual willingly seeks admission to a mental health facility for treatment without any legal coercion.
- 5. occurs when a person with mental illness is admitted to a mental health facility without their consent, often under legal frameworks when they pose a risk to themselves or others.
- 6. someone chosen by a person with mental illness to act as a representative, providing support and advocating on their behalf when they are unable to make decisions themselves.
- 8. refers to the involuntary confinement of a person in a room or space where they are physically prevented from leaving, typically used in extreme cases to prevent harm to themselves or others.
- 9. is the ethical principle that obliges healthcare providers to avoid causing harm to patients.
- 11. in mental health care is the process by which a person appoints a representative, such as a nominated person, to support their care and treatment decisions during periods when they are unable to make informed decisions.
Down
- 1. in healthcare refers to fairness and equality in the distribution of healthcare resources, ensuring that all patients are treated with equity regardless of their background.
- 3. in ethics refers to the right of individuals to make decisions about their own life and body, including the right to refuse or consent to medical treatment.
- 4. a legal document where a person outlines their preferences for treatment if they become unable to make or communicate decisions due to mental illness.
- 7. is the ethical principle that involves acting in the best interest of the patient, promoting good and preventing harm.
- 10. (Acronym) a legal order made by a mental health tribunal, which allows a person with mental illness to receive treatment while living in the community, rather than being hospitalized involuntarily.