Pediatrics vs. Adults: Legal Distinction
01/24/23 • 22 min
Featured guest: Victor Hong, M.D., Department of Psychiatry
This episode will center on the distinction of mental health care for adults vs. children. An overview of admissions and legal process for adults and children will be discussed, along with an explanation of how guardianship is utilized in the mental health system.
Objectives:
- Describe the commitment process for adults
- Differentiate between admission for a child vs. adult
- Explain how guardianship applies in mental health settings
Resources:
- What types of mental health services are available? (Michigan.gov)
- Adult involuntary forms
- Petition for mental health treatment
- Clinical certificate
- Protected personal identifying information
- Pediatric admission resources
- Having a child in emergency inpatient treatment (Child Mind Institute)
- What to expect during an inpatient stay (NAMI)
Credits available: 0.50
Visit our website for more information about this episode and the Breaking Down Mental Health podcast series.
For CME credit details, including educational planning, financial relationship disclosures, and credit claiming instructions, visit https://ww2.highmarksce.com/micme/index.cfm?do=ev.viewEvent&style=1&eventID=73282.
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Featured guest: Victor Hong, M.D., Department of Psychiatry
This episode will center on the distinction of mental health care for adults vs. children. An overview of admissions and legal process for adults and children will be discussed, along with an explanation of how guardianship is utilized in the mental health system.
Objectives:
- Describe the commitment process for adults
- Differentiate between admission for a child vs. adult
- Explain how guardianship applies in mental health settings
Resources:
- What types of mental health services are available? (Michigan.gov)
- Adult involuntary forms
- Petition for mental health treatment
- Clinical certificate
- Protected personal identifying information
- Pediatric admission resources
- Having a child in emergency inpatient treatment (Child Mind Institute)
- What to expect during an inpatient stay (NAMI)
Credits available: 0.50
Visit our website for more information about this episode and the Breaking Down Mental Health podcast series.
For CME credit details, including educational planning, financial relationship disclosures, and credit claiming instructions, visit https://ww2.highmarksce.com/micme/index.cfm?do=ev.viewEvent&style=1&eventID=73282.
To claim social work CEUs, visit https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_73uW5rECA65wEVU.
Breaking Down Mental Health is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Breaking Down Mental Health podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Mental Health Code
Featured guest: Matt Zugel, Patient Rights Officer, U-M Health.
Objectives:
- Define what is the metal health code and recipient rights
- Understand the application of the mental health code to psychiatric and medical settings
- Communicate strategies to support psychiatric patients in medical settings
Resources:
- Michigan Legislature Mental Health Code - Act 258 of 1974
- Mental Health Code Excerpt - Rights of Recipients of mental health services (michigan.gov)
Credits available: 0.50
Visit our website for more information about this episode and the Breaking Down Mental Health podcast series.
For CME credit details, including educational planning, financial relationship disclosures, and credit claiming instructions, visit https://ww2.highmarksce.com/micme/index.cfm?do=ev.viewEvent&eventId=73171.
To claim social work CEUs, visit https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_73uW5rECA65wEVU.
Breaking Down Mental Health is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Breaking Down Mental Health podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Featured guest: Jessica Pierce, M.D., Department of Psychiatry
Objectives:
- Describe the difference between active and passive suicidal ideation
- Identify strategies to respond to someone who is reporting suicidal ideation in a medical setting
- Explain causes and triggers for suicidal ideation
Resources:
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
- NAMI Washtenaw County
- University of Michigan Depression Center
- University of Michigan Depression Center Toolkit
- COVID-19 Mental Health Toolkit - Provider Resources
Credits available: 0.50
Visit our website for more information about this episode and the Breaking Down Mental Health podcast series.
For CME credit details, including educational planning, financial relationship disclosures, and credit claiming instructions, visit https://ww2.highmarksce.com/micme/index.cfm?do=ev.viewEvent&style=1&eventID=73285.
To claim social work CEUs, visit https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_73uW5rECA65wEVU.
Breaking Down Mental Health is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Breaking Down Mental Health podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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