pmhnp laws review pass 100%
O'Connor vs. Donaldson - harmless mentally ill can't be confined against their will Durham Vs. US. - insanity defense. individual not held criminally responsible if act a product of mental illness Rogers vs. Oken - pt has right to refuse treatment, but guardian may authorize it Rennie vs. Klein - pts have right to refuse treatment and use an appeals process Rogers v. Commission of Department of MH - Kansas v. Hendricks - sex offenders can be civilly committed if likely to strike again Dusky v. United States - right to competency evaluation before trial privilege - patient's right to prevent info disclosure from treatment in judicial hearings Criminal Law - Must have "proof beyond reasonable doubt ", actus reus, and mens rea Mens rea - criminal (evil) intent Actus Reus - voluntary act parens patriae - state as parent. what allows you to involuntarily commit someone with suicidal ideation
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