Mental health professionals face a complex world of ethical codes and legal mandates. This program will discuss how those pieces intersect and how these standards have evolved.
| Series | Ethics and Boundaries |
|---|---|
| Next Session | Jan. 9, 2025 | 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. |
The Intersection of Legal and Ethical Standards
Mental health professions are governed by ethical codes that outline professional boundaries, decision-making processes, and behavior. However, their work is also subject to legal regulations. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the legal considerations that must be taken into account in mental health practice. With a focus on the legal principles that govern these professions, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex legal landscape of mental health work. By exploring the nuances of informed consent, the right to refuse treatment, and involuntary treatment, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal and ethical responsibilities that come with providing mental health services.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the basic components of informed consent, and the right to refuse treatment
- Become familiar with forms of physician-assisted suicide
- Understand how the Wisconsin commitment standard has evolved along with national norms
Interested in learning more? Consider taking Ethics and Boundaries: Legal Issues in Mental Health - Part 2 with Dr. David Mays.
This program meets Wisconsin Ethics and Boundaries continuing education requirements for human service professionals.
Who should attend
Human service professionals such as social workers, professional counselors, therapists, and psychologists.
Instructors
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Dr. David Mays (MD, Ph.D.) is a forensic psychiatrist and directed the forensic program at the Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison, WI for 13 years. He serves on the clinical faculty at UW–Madison. Dr. Mays is the recipient of the Exemplary Psychiatrist Award from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, The Distinguished Service Award from the Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Dane County, and the Exceptional Performance Award from the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services. He has treated patients in hospital and outpatient settings with co-morbid substance use problems for 20 years. He is a seasoned clinician and highly sought-after presenter.