S&HS 418 - Mental Health Issues and the Law

Institution:

Roger Williams University

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Description:

Explores the jurisprudence of mental health law and the social policyupon which it is built. It is intended to provide a foundation in thelaw as it relates to persons with mental illness or other disabilities.Topics covered include civil commitment, patients' rights, the right totreatment, the right to refuse treatment, competency, guardianship,confidentiality, and malpractice. Students learn legal skills such asreading and interpreting statutes and legal opinions. Relevant legaland ethical issues confronting providers are addressed throughout thecourse.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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