Mental Health America of Virginia The voice of reason in mental health advocacy

TUTORIAL SCREENS

1 - Welcome!

2 - Power Of Attorney

3 - Medical Directives

4 - Living Wills

5 - Psychiatric Directive

6 - Personal Information

7 - Choosing an Agent

8 - Agent Powers

9 - More Agent Powers

10 - Admission to Medical Facilities

11 - Treatment Over Objection

12 - Scientific Studies

13 - Visitation and Notification

14 - END of POWER OF ATTORNEY

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GLOSSARY

Definition: Health Care Agent

Definition: Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD)

This tutorial is a collaboration between Mental Health America of Virginia and the Virginia Office of Protection and Advocacy. It is generously funded by the Mental Health Block Grant, via the Office of Mental Health Services at the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).