Week 8: Psychiatric Emergencies: Legal And Ethical Issues

Week 8: Legal and Ethical Issues Related to Psychiatric EmergenciesNameCollege of Nursing-PMHNP, Walden UniversityNRNP 6675: PMHNP Care Across the Lifespan IIDr. DateThe purpose of this paper is to discuss the Florida law in relation to involuntary psychiatric hold for children and adults. Secondly include who can hold a patient and for high long, who can release the emergency hold, and who can pick up the patient after a hold release. The third aspect of this document is to examine the various aspects of an emergency hospitalization concerning psychiatric evaluations compared to the holds for inpatient and outpatient needs in Florida. Thirdly, illustrate the difference between capacity and competency in mental health contexts. Describe a legal and ethical issue related to treating psychiatric emergencies. The select item of discussion among many is the (EMTALA) Emergency Medical Treatment Labor Act. Lastly, disclose one evidence-based