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Essay Galaxy - Autonomy Vs. Paternalism In Mental Health Treatment
Autonomy Vs. Paternalism In Mental Health Treatment
The assignment for this Ethics class was to review Mr. Jacob's treatment,
as described by the New York State Commission on Quality of Care for the
Mentally disabled (1994). The class was further asked to comment on the major
issues for each of the three perspectives. The agencies, family and review
board were to be included. This student will begin with a fourth perspective;
that of Mr. Gordon.
In the Matter of Jacob Gordon (1994), is the story of the last eight years
of a psychiatrically disabled man's life. Mr. Gordon appeared to vacillate
between striving for autonomy and accepting the support of his family.
Unfortunately, it appeared by this account that the families support was not
synonymous with autonomy. It did not appear that Mr. Gordon had ever desired or
sought agency interve....
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