In mental health care, what does the term 'confidentiality' refer to?
Sharing patient information with unauthorized individuals
Keeping patient information private and not disclosing it without consent
Using patient information for research purposes without consent
Discussing patient cases openly in professional settings
#2
What is the primary purpose of an advance directive in mental health care?
To document a patient's medical history
To provide guidance on how a patient wishes to be treated in the event they cannot communicate their preferences
To prescribe medication for mental health disorders
To schedule therapy sessions
#3
What is the primary role of a mental health advocate?
To provide therapy sessions to patients
To represent and support the rights of individuals with mental health conditions
To prescribe medication for mental health disorders
To manage mental health facilities
#4
What does the principle of 'informed consent' entail in mental health care?
Ensuring patients are informed about the potential risks and benefits of treatment before consenting to it
Forcing patients to undergo treatment against their will
Seeking consent from family members instead of the patient
Presuming patients are incapable of making their own treatment decisions
#5
What does the principle of 'non-maleficence' in mental health care entail?
Acting in the best interest of the patient
Avoiding harm to the patient
Respecting the patient's autonomy
Ensuring fair distribution of resources
#6
What does 'competence' refer to in the context of mental health care?
The ability of a mental health professional to provide effective treatment
The legal capacity of an individual to make decisions about their treatment
The ethical responsibility of mental health professionals to maintain confidentiality
The obligation of mental health facilities to provide adequate resources
#7
Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of acting in the best interest of the patient?
Autonomy
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Justice
#8
What does the term 'duty to warn' refer to in mental health care?
The obligation to keep patient information strictly confidential
The responsibility to inform authorities about potential harm a patient may inflict on themselves or others
The requirement to provide therapy sessions regularly
The obligation to prescribe medication to patients
#9
What is the primary purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in mental health care?
To ensure patients have access to affordable mental health services
To protect the privacy and security of patients' health information
To regulate the types of mental health treatments available
To mandate regular mental health screenings for the general population
#10
Which of the following is an example of an ethical dilemma in mental health care?
Choosing between prescribing medication or therapy for a patient
Disclosing a patient's diagnosis to their employer without consent
Refusing to provide treatment to a patient due to personal biases
Falsifying patient records to cover up mistakes
#11
Which legal concept allows individuals to make their own decisions about their medical care, including mental health treatment?
Confidentiality
Informed consent
Duty to warn
Civil commitment
#12
What is the Tarasoff duty?
The obligation to maintain patient confidentiality
The requirement to inform authorities about potential harm a patient may inflict on others
The duty to provide free mental health services to low-income individuals
The responsibility to administer medication to patients
#13
Which legal doctrine allows a patient to be involuntarily admitted to a mental health facility for treatment if they pose a danger to themselves or others?