When dealing with mentally ill patients, obtaining proper written consent requires special consideration due to potential impaired decision-making capacity. In most jurisdictions, if a mentally ill patient is deemed incompetent to make healthcare decisions, consent must be obtained from their legal guardian or parent if they are a minor. This protects vulnerable patients who may not fully understand the implications of treatment decisions due to their mental state. The legal guardian or parent has the legal authority to make healthcare decisions on behalf of the patient. This process ensures that treatment decisions are made in the patient's best interest while respecting legal requirements. Healthcare providers must follow established protocols to determine competency and identify the appropriate person authorized to provide consent.

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Zambia

• ivwananji siwale – 29 pts

• Hallucinations and Delusions
• Antipsychotic Medications
• Nursing Care for Acute and Chronic Psychosis
• Reminiscence Therapy
• Positive and Negative Symptoms