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Florida-s Mental Health Laws Questions and Answers 2024
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Florida's Mental Health LawsTarasoff Rule - answerWhen a therapist determines that a pt is a risk to harm someone
else, he/she has an obligation or "duty to warn" and protect person.
Marchman Act - answerAlso known as Florida Substance Abuse Impairment Act. The
clerk of courts can hold a person against their will if a HCP or family member with good
faith (and with no psych or medical provisions) has reason to believe a person is
substance abuse impaired, and because of this impairment, they have lost power of self
control of substance use and has either: (1) inflicted or threatened/attempted to inflict
physical harm on self or others, or; (2) Is in need of substance abuse service by reason
of substance abuse impairment.
Baker Act 52 - answerAlso known as Florida's Mental Health Law. Defines mental
illness and the criteria for involuntary admission.
Authorized hold for 72 hours (begins when patient arrives at receiving facility). A
psychiatrist must examine the patient within 24 hours of admission to the receiving
facility.
Within 72 hours:
-The patient may be released
-The patient may sign a voluntary hold
-A petition for further involuntary treatment is filed (In this case, a hearing will be held to
determine if the person may be held for a longer period of time specified by the court--
called a BA 32).
Mental Illness - answerAn impairment of the mental or emotional processes that
exercise conscious control of one's actions or the ability to perceive and understand
reality.
Substantially interferes with person's ability to meet the ordinary demands of living.
Does not include mental retardation or developmental disability, intoxication, substance
abuse or antisocial behavior. However, this population may be admitted under a
diagnosis of "intermittent explosive disorder secondary to autism, alcoholism, etc."
Criteria for Involuntary Admission under BA 52 - answerThe person meets criteria for a
mental illness and...
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