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Psychiatric Advanced Directives, commonly referred to as PADs, are legal documents that allow persons when sttable to consent to or to refuse future psychiatric treatment in advance of a crisis. PADs can serve as an important tool to empower individuals to make proactive decisions before a crisis, offering clear guidance to professionals who assist in emergencies.
The increased use of PADs has the potential to reduce involuntary commitments, increase diversion opportunities from the justice system and serve as a less restrictive alternative to guardianship.
This webinar will provide an overview of PADs, including their uses, timing, benefits, challenges and misconceptions. Join us to enhance your understanding of PADs and the positive impact they can have to enable individuals to make their own decisions about psychiatric treatment ahead of a crisis.
Facilitator:
- Angela Sager, Senior Court Management Consultant, National Center for State Courts
Presenter:
- Dr. Marvin Swartz, Professor of Psychiatry, Duke University School of Medicine
For more information, email Angela Sager.
If you require an interpreter or have other accessibility requests, email Natalie Downard.