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A Case for Psychiatric Leadership in Dispositional Capacity Assessment

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Dispositional capacity assessment, which evaluates a patient's ability for self-care after hospital discharge, is a novel concept with important implications for work in consultation-liaison, inpatient, and emergency psychiatric settings. In this Open Forum, the authors present an illustrative case, review literature relevant to dispositional capacity, and explore social theory that elucidates the concept. Psychiatrists are specifically positioned to provide leadership in this area. Psychiatrists should consider further developing and formalizing criteria for dispositional capacity assessment.

Source: Psychiatric Services

DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.202100247

Authors: Blake R. Erickson, Joseph Pereira, Elizabeth Bromley, Leah G. Pope, Milton L. Wainberg

Institutions: University of California, Los Angeles, Research Foundation For Mental Hygiene, New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Mental Health