Mental Health Law & Ethics — Civil Commitment, Insanity Defense, and Patients’ Rights Explained | Chapter 14 of Essentials of Abnormal Psychology
Mental Health Law & Ethics — Civil Commitment, Insanity Defense, and Patients’ Rights Explained | Chapter 14 of Essentials of Abnormal Psychology The intersection of psychology and the legal system raises critical questions about individual rights, public safety, and professional responsibility. Chapter 14 of Essentials of Abnormal Psychology examines civil and criminal commitment procedures, the insanity defense, patients’ rights, and ethical standards governing research and practice. This guide will help you grasp these complex issues and prepare for exam questions on mental health law and ethics. Watch the Chapter Summary Prefer an audio-visual overview? Watch the full summary below and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more chapter guides. Civil Commitment: Balancing Care and Freedom Civil commitment allows involuntary hospitalization of individuals who pose a danger to themselves or others, or who cannot care for their basic needs. Key criteria include: ...