The unlawful restraint of a patient
After studying Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:
The unlawful restraint of a patient can be a legal pitfall for the PMHNP. K.W. was found eating hamburgers out of a Mcdonald\\\’s dumpster and drinking water from an old water hose. She had not taken a bath in weeks. She refused to live in an apartment because she wants to “live off the fat of the land.”
Cite the Baker Act law to defend your position.
Find one newspaper article written in the last 5 years that supports your position. Summarize the details of the case and the laws cited
Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted, and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.
You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.
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Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric, which is found by clicking the three dots in the upper right-hand corner and selecting \\”show rubric\\” from the menu.PMHNP Discussion Rubric
PMHNP Discussion Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentification of Main Issues, Problems and Concepts
4 to >3.0 pts
Distinguished
Post substantively accurate. Identifies and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. Provides exceptional and thought-provoking analysis that directly addresses details and/or examples of the main topic.
3 to >2.0 pts
Excellent
Post is mostly related to the topic. Demonstrates understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. It provides some supporting details and/or examples. Analyses not as clear as they could be.
2 to >0.0 pts
Fair
Demonstrate limited understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. No details and/or examples are given.
0 pts
Poor
Post is off-topic, incorrect and/or irrelevant to the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. Analyses are not well organized or clear.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Formatting Guidelines
2 pts
Distinguished
The reference page contains at least the required current scholarly academic reference and text reference. Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent and in-text citations.
1 pts
Excellent
References page contains one current scholarly academic resource and text reference. Follows most APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent, and in-text citations.
0.5 pts
Fair
References page contains one current or outdated scholarly academic resource. Many errors of APA guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent, and in-text citations
0 pts
Poor
References page contains no current scholarly academic resources, only internet webpages or no reference page. Lack of APA guidelines for references provided or in-text citations.
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics
2 pts
Full Marks
Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
1 pts
Excellent
Few grammatical errors, but sentences could be clearer and more precise.
0.5 pts
Fair
Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
0 pts
Poor
Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResponse to Peers
2 pts
Distinguished
Constructively responded to two other posts and either extended, expanded, or provided a rebuttal to each.
1 pts
Excellent
Constructively responded to one other post and either extended, expanded, or provided a rebuttal.
0 pts
Poor
Provided no response to a peer\\\’s post.
2 pts
Total Points: 10
Requirements: More than 500 words
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