This study source was downloaded by 100000859819779 from CourseHero.com on 01-21-2023 12:46:45 GMT -06:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/95449778/Ethical-and-Legal-Foundations-of-PMHNP-Caredocx/ 1Ethical and Legal Foundations of PMHNP CareStudent NameStudent Affiliation (For Example, Department + Institute Name)Course Name and NumberInstructor NameDateThis study source was downloaded by 100000859819779 from CourseHero.com on 01-21-2023 12:46:45 GMT -06:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/95449778/Ethical-and-Legal-Foundations-of-PMHNP-Caredocx/2Ethical and Legal Foundations of PMHNP Care Topic: Informed ConsentEthical and legal consideration of Informed consent in the decision-making about the patient (child, adolescent, or adult) who is being treated for a mental health condition by the PMHNSs (Psychiatric mental health nurses).The topic addresses the concerns about informed consent in mental health practice. Informed consent is an ethical and legal requirement to conduct psychotherapy for PMHNP during her clinical practice. Informed consent provided information to the adult patient regarding his mental health and recommended treatment plan( Bipeta, 2019) . Informed consent promotes the patient's autonomy; therefore, the patient can refuse the recommended psychotherapy. However, in the case of children or adolescents, parents and guardians have the legal right to consent to the recommended treatment for psychotherapy. SummaryThe articles covered all the legal and ethical aspects of informed consent in children, adolescents, and adults decision-making regarding particular psychotherapy. These articles are specifically focused on the use