Mr. Roland Jones, a patient of Dr. Reed Simon, has a history of mental illness. Mr. Jones is taking Depakote, a medication for bipolar patients, but was hospitalized because he has been having increased symptoms of hallucinations and convulsions. Mr. Jones has no known family in the local area, and insists on going home because he is afraid of these nurses. Dr. Simon refused to release the patient, so Mr. Jones sneaked out of the hospital. He was found approximately 3 hours later near the side of the road (approximately 2 miles from the hospital) and was non-responsive. Please discuss the following: What responsibilities and liabilities does the hospital have? Dr. Simon? Any other healthcare professionals involved? What options did the facility have in terms of ensuring Mr. Jones wasnt able to physically leave the facility? Should a medical facility have the ability, under the law, to keep a person against their will? If so, what criteria should be used? Who decides whether patients fit these criteria? Now, that Mr. Jones has been found, please discuss how you as the administrator of this facility will respond to this incident and what measures will be put in place to avoid such an undesirable outcome. Posting Tip: Posting is not just about posting what every other student posts, but about bringing out original and insightful ideas on, in this case, the Discussion Board. Therefore, strive each week to improve your posting skills by offering thorough and clear writings, by bringing up fresh perspectives on the given topic. Ensure to include at least one (1) properly cited reference to the initial post as these may not be based solely on personal opinion.
