Your patient has a history of opioid and alcohol use. She re…
Your patient has a history of opioid and alcohol use. She recently completed an intensive outpatient program for substance use disorder. She shares that she is both scared and hopeful about maintaining her sobriety and that she plans on attending AA and NA 5 times a week to support her in her sobriety. She asks you about relapse. What statements are accurate and appropriate for you to include in your discussion with her? Select all that apply.
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A patient has been hospitalized, has not signed in voluntarily, and state they will leave or sign themselves out against medical advice. The mental health team in the hospital believe the patient needs to be held against their will due to safety reasons. The team initiates a hold (keeping patient in the hospital) and starts commitment procedures. What are the patient rights in this situation? The patient has a right to
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