Defense Date
11-21-2024
Graduation Date
Winter 12-20-2024
Availability
One-year Embargo
Submission Type
dissertation
Degree Name
PhD
Department
Health Care Ethics
School
McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts
Committee Chair
Joris Gielen
Committee Member
Gerard Magill
Committee Member
Peter Osuji
Keywords
psychiatry, involuntary, ethics, clinical ethics
Abstract
As a specialized field of medicine, psychiatry presents unique ethical challenges and dilemmas distinct from other medical disciplines. A particularly complex aspect of psychiatric care involves the involuntary treatment of patients who may be unable to make informed decisions about their care or participation in research due to the debilitating effects of their psychiatric condition. This presents a significant challenge for providers and researchers, particularly concerning capacity issues and the informed consent process. Despite the intricacies and complexities of ethical dilemmas in psychiatric treatment and research, there is a notable lack of comprehensive guidance in policies and practices on addressing and resolving these challenges. The shortage of guidance creates a significant gap in the ethical framework of psychiatric care that must be addressed.
This text aims to provide a comprehensive ethical analysis of inpatient psychiatry, covering several complex topics, including policies and practices. It commences by exploring the philosophical foundations of psychiatric ethics. The discussion then examines patients' rights, such as refusing treatment and informed consent. Further, the text emphasizes the importance of clinical ethics consultations in psychiatric care and the significance of ethical decision-making in psychiatric practice. Finally, it addresses the ethics of conducting research with inpatient psychiatric populations. This analysis provides a detailed overview of the several facets of inpatient psychiatry and the ethical challenges specific to this population when consent is compromised.
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Chobany, M. (2024). The Ethics of Involuntary Psychiatric Hospitalization: A Comprehensive Analysis of Policies, Practice, and Ethical Oversight (Doctoral dissertation, Duquesne University). Retrieved from https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/2304
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