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Autonomy and consent are foundational to the treatment decisions we make every day, but at times it can be hard to identify whether a patient is legally or ethically capable of making decisions on their own behalf. How do we manage these situations? Hear from a panel of psychiatrists and a lawyer with experience managing complex consent and capacity concerns - from childhood to the end of life

Moderator:
Mary McCarthy, MD, DLFAPA

Panelists:
Maya Lopez, MD,
Karina Espana, MD,
Jonathan “JR” Floriani, MD
Mickey Logan, JD

This presentation will provide a basic overview of what is known about ideologically motivated violence in the United States and provide practical guidance for clinicians in evaluating and understanding people at the intersection of violence risk and extreme ideological beliefs. Practical guidance on navigating these turbulent waters will be offered.

Jack Rozel, MD DFAPA

This presentation will provide an overview of the standard evaluation of asylum seekers. The presentation will also discuss unique clinical issues which arise in this context and appropriate documentation and interprofessional communication practices. 

This webinar will assist participants in best practices for documentation to evaluate and audit their own notes, ensure notes are documented contemporaneously with care to avoid omission of important and accurate information about care, as well as offer Psychiatrists strategies for best practice guidelines and elements for good documentation to avoid risk of liability.