Posted by Non Heroe on December 17, 2006, at 12:57:53
In reply to Re: My Wife-To-Be and Me » Non Heroe, posted by Quintal on December 16, 2006, at 19:12:40
... only be supportive, try to minimize any stress she's exposed to and watch carefully for signs of psychosis and instability.... I wonder if you could both agree to a plan of action of some sort in the event she suffers another psychotic episode? Perhaps a list of her preferred treatment options and a clear idea of treatments she considers unacceptable or last-ditch efforts may help her feel more comfortable with the idea?
> Q
Yes, thank you, Q. I appreciate your comments/suggestions and I think your point is excellent. I WILL speak with her re: "a plan," although I doubt she will agree to signing an Advanced Directive (see below).In New York State, a FORMALIZED plan of what you're speaking of is known as an "ADVANCED DIRECTIVE," which is a legal document circulated to all of a person's treating professionals, as well as to psych units. The document, which is signed the person who is the focus of attention, states what treatment(s) the person will and won't allow. It is legally binding on staff at all psych units to which it is submitted and to psychiatrists outside of psych units.
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