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MENTAL-HEALTH-CARE

Psychiatric Advance Healthcare Directives: How to plan for mental health crises

In an effort to enhance patient autonomy and reduce the likelihood of coercive interventions during mental health crises, many states in the U.S. have implemented psychiatric advance directives (PADs). These legal documents allow individuals to specify their mental health treatment preferences, ensuring that their wishes are respected when they are unable to make decisions for themselves..

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Fairview’s new partner in mental health is facing investigation for holding patients against their will

A Growing Concern in Mental Health Care Fairview Health Services, a prominent healthcare provider in Minnesota, has been at the forefront of mental health care through its recent partnership with Ac..