Discussion reflections should include answers to one of the following (not all):
Summarize either the Applebaum or Pouncey and Lukens article. Based on ethical theories we have considered this semester, state whether there is factual evidence in the author(s)’ claims about mental health treatment or not.
Articulate one thing you learned about the history of institutionalization you were not aware of before this week’s lesson. Why is that important ethically?
Please read carefully and respond as instructed , as she is very specific .
Readings are below
Applebaum, P.S. “Psychiatric advance healthcare directives and the treatment of committed patients. ” Psychiatric Services (55):7, 761-763. (PDF)
Pouncey, C.L., Lukens, J.M. (2012). “Madness versus badness: the ethical tension between the recovery movement and forensic psychiatry .” Theoretical medicine and bioethics (31): 93-105. (PDF)