Understanding Grave Disability
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1 hour, 11 minutes
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Not currently offered
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Grave Disability
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Overview
The concepts that inform decision-making about whether an individual meets criteria for grave disability are introduced. The history and intent of the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act and the development of community-based mental health treatment is briefly addressed. Scenarios in homeless outreach that can lead a team or outreach specialist to consider whether an individual is gravely disabled are reviewed. Anytime session recorded on June 26, 2024.
Learning objectives
- Describe the ethical context in which grave disability deliberations occur
- Describe the intent of the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act and how it relates to the definition of grave disability
- List 2 clinical components of establishing grave disability (e.g., interpreting motives and assessing abilities)
- Explain the clinician’s role as it relates to supporting individuals who may be gravely disabled
Added on 10/28/2020
