Question Description
Imagine you are a case manager at a mental health residential facility. Samantha, a resident in your caseload, has asked to have an advance directive in the event that she is incapable of making a decision, such as a psychiatric crisis. She is concerned about making sure that she is given the correct medication, as she is allergic to Haldol. She also has a family member she would like the facility to call on to make decisions about her care in the event of a crisis. In your initial post, address the following:
- Discuss who should be involved in developing the advance directives.
- Indicate how the process should begin, what is included in the directives, anyone who should be consulted, and final steps for completion of the directives.
250-300 APA format, Discussion