Involuntary action

The crippling grips of depression often leaves a person feeling constricted, isolated and on occasion too ashamed to speak openly about their issues lest they be marginalized. Never once believing it could happen to him, teen Craig Gilner spirals into a cycle of grief and anxiety over the uncertainty of his future. Unrequited love, pothead friends and the fear of being left behind by the rest of society overwhelm Craig to the point of suicide. His denial in there being anything wrong with him only

Florida, according to the Florida Mental Health Law manual, the counselor has to try to assess the probability that his or her client will commit suicide and decide how to act . (p.177). The important thing here the counselor’s documentation of actions in case there are any liability suit filed against

1. INTRODUCTION The term “euthanasia” is derived from Greek, and means “Good death.” It is a broad term for mercy killing, which is a plea to euthanasia. It represents a serious socio-legal debate. People do not always die well. Some afflictions cause people to suffer extreme physical pain in their last days, and euthanasia may seem a compassionate way to end the pain. The case of Karen Ann Quinlan set a precedent for patient’s right to refuse unwanted medical treatment. However, the credit of

Can A Patient Be Forced to Take Medication If There Is No Medical Emergency? In this case, the patient John Rennie, a former pilot, had been in and out of mental health facilities in the state of New Jersey since his twin brother died in 1973 in an airplane accident. Between 1973 and 1977 he had been treated both inpatient and outpatient, numerous times, per the court record, at least 11 times. He had been diagnosed with various mental health issues which included paranoia, schizophrenia, and manic

support much needed reform. In 2005, Virginia established a commission to study problems and service gaps identified throughout the 1990’s that included civil commitment procedures. Virginia strict civil commitment practice and interpretation made involuntary admission

Involuntary Outpatient Commitment In 1955, over 559,000 individuals resided in inpatient psychiatric hospitals. By 1995, however, the number had drastically diminished to 69,000, (National Health Policy Forum, 2000). This drastic reduction was largely due to the discovery of antipsychotic medications in the 1950s, and the deinstitutionalization movement of the 1960s, wherein several thousands of mentally ill individuals were released from psychiatric institutions to return to their communities

Psychological fiction and drama, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”, written by Ken Kesey, utilizes dynamic, round characters, a distinct setting, and mature themes to create a compelling, complex story that takes readers through a psychological exploration of an asylum system. With a Lexile measure of 1040, this work of fiction begins its tale with the arrival of a swaggering, boisterous and rebellious character named Randle McMurphy at a mental ward. A walking, influential symbol of freedom in a

Second, it must establish with clear and convincing evidence that the “involuntary medication will significantly further” those interests. Third, the government must demonstrate that “the involuntary medication is necessary to those interests.” Fourth, it must demonstrate that the “administration of drugs is medically appropriate.” Sell v. United States, 539 U.S. 169, 180-181 (2003).

Ken Kesey's One Flew Over The Cukoos Nest and the Movie The film version of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, produced by Milos Forman, contains many similarities to the novel, however the differences are numerous to the extent that the story, written by Ken Kesey, is overlooked by anyone who only saw the film. Ken Kesey wrote the novel, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, after experimenting with drugs and working on a psychiatric ward in 1960 and the novel was published in 1962. “Kesey became

Lost in The Madhouse: The use and abuse of involuntary commitment Throughout the ages, the idea of involuntary hospitalization has always had its supporters and its detractors. Many people have long debated the ethics of forcing treatment on patients that cannot always make the best decisions for themselves. Involuntary commitment is now a very hot topic, especially in a state like Florida, where their Baker Act and Marchman Act laws are greatly debated on their usefulness versus their harmfulness