Explain the role of informed consent within a mental health and community health settings. What publications need to be shared? What are the federal regulations to be followed? How is informed consent different for mental health services as opposed to other health services? Cittation is imperative please cite the answer. the professionals answering the questions are notrorious for not citing the answers.
Under mental health and community health setting, the role of informed consent is very crucial. Informed consent applies when a person can be said to have given consent based on a clear appreciation and understanding of the facts, and the implications and consequences of an action. The informed consent of a person must be sought before treatment or medical treatment is given to the person .Under Informed consent information pertaining to the treatment, the cost of the treatment, risks involves in the treatment etc. shall be clearly communicated or shared with the patient.
Under Federal Regulations, Mental Health Acts (1983) amended in 2007 and Mentally Capacity Act (2005) are the Acts which regulates the Informed Consent.
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