Check Your Understanding Questions
1
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What is the primary rationale for court-ordered therapy?
2
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List examples of situations where court-ordered therapy may be mandated.
3
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In several sentences, describe debriefing after a violent episode in a mental health unit.
4
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How does a health-care proxy function in mental health situations, and what decisions can a designated proxy make?
5
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Explain the role of a guardian or conservator in managing the affairs of a person who lacks the capacity to make decisions for themselves.