Description

Learn the ins and outs of the new Georgia psychiatric advance directive law!Outpatient provider support is the number one determining factor for if an individual gets a psychiatric advance directive (PAD). Students will become acquainted with Georgia laws surrounding psychiatric advance directives as well as their responsibilities for treating a patient with a PAD. This course will cover what a PAD is, when they are useful, why individuals with PADs have improved prognosis, and issues facing PAD advocacy and implementation. By the end of this course, students will be able to complete their own PAD and understand how to employ supported decision making to assist individuals in completing their own.This course will give an overview of PADs across the nation. However, we will be focusing on Georgia PAD laws. This workshop is approved for 2 CORE hours.