o treat him irrespective of his wishes. However, even though these actions by the nurses are clearly driven by obligations towards beneficence, the nurse needs to weigh up the harms and benefits of enforcing such treatment before acting (Edwards, 2009). Being paternalistic infringes upon a patient’s right to autonomy and is supported by the principle of beneficence, whether the patient has the right or not. (Butts & Rich, 2008).
Every patient must be advised on the options available to them at the time of their treatment and be given the choice to choose their treatments. Stated in right six of the Code of Rights by the Health and Disability Commission (MOH, 2009), every patient must be made aware of his/her illness, explanation of the options …show more content…
This treatment involves a combination of cognitive behavioral techniques with some aspects of interpersonal psycho-therapy and motivational interviews. Mike will focus on coming to terms with the loss of his wife and on finding a pathway to restoration. He will be involved in a structured exercise where he will repeatedly revisit the time of his wife’s death. He will also re-engage in activities and situations that may have been avoided (Fischmann, 2005). The treatment aims to teach Mike skills which he can use in any future …show more content…
It has affected Mike and his family and has hindered him from voluntarily admitting and seeking help and support he needs. Identifying the situational factors, involving him in decision making so that he can move toward independence and focusing on coming to terms with the loss, and finding a pathway to restoration are the main interventions a nurse would use to address these concerns. The stigma and discrimination faced by mental illness patient has a negative impact on him and his family. Mike’s right not to receive treatment is justified as grief is not a disease or mental disorder. It is a normal emotional response to a significant loss and sadness is expected and must run its course. However Mike must work side by side with a counsellor who will help him revisit his
Every patient must be advised on the options available to them at the time of their treatment and be given the choice to choose their treatments. Stated in right six of the Code of Rights by the Health and Disability Commission (MOH, 2009), every patient must be made aware of his/her illness, explanation of the options …show more content…
This treatment involves a combination of cognitive behavioral techniques with some aspects of interpersonal psycho-therapy and motivational interviews. Mike will focus on coming to terms with the loss of his wife and on finding a pathway to restoration. He will be involved in a structured exercise where he will repeatedly revisit the time of his wife’s death. He will also re-engage in activities and situations that may have been avoided (Fischmann, 2005). The treatment aims to teach Mike skills which he can use in any future …show more content…
It has affected Mike and his family and has hindered him from voluntarily admitting and seeking help and support he needs. Identifying the situational factors, involving him in decision making so that he can move toward independence and focusing on coming to terms with the loss, and finding a pathway to restoration are the main interventions a nurse would use to address these concerns. The stigma and discrimination faced by mental illness patient has a negative impact on him and his family. Mike’s right not to receive treatment is justified as grief is not a disease or mental disorder. It is a normal emotional response to a significant loss and sadness is expected and must run its course. However Mike must work side by side with a counsellor who will help him revisit his