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Autonomy Vs. Paternalism In Mental Health Treatment
The assignment for this Ethics class was to review Mr. Jacob's treatment,
as described by the New York State Commission on Quality of Care for the
Mentally disabled (1994). The class was further asked to comment on the major
issues for each of the three perspectives. The agencies, family and review
board were to be included. This student will begin with a fourth perspective;
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.... was deemed unacceptable
and did not permit him the opportunity to have any of these choices. "Choice is
a right-not a privilege to be afforded by good behavior (Penny, 1994, p. 29)."
Mr. Gordon's right of choice was limited even though he lived in his apartment
independently. The condition of his apartment was scrutinized. His medication
was closely monitored; sometimes to the degree that he was directed to leave his
home to receive medication that was given to him crus ....
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