
Mental Illness as Myth and Psychiatric Informed Consent with Chuck Ruby, PhD
Daniel T. Bourne
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Informed Consent in Mental Health
This chapter emphasizes the critical role of informed consent in mental health care, advocating for transparency in patient diagnoses and treatments. It critiques the hesitancy of professionals to address concerns about current practices, particularly the 'chemical imbalance' theory, while highlighting the need for ethical communication that respects patient autonomy.
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