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Abnormal Body Image in Anorexia

The beleif in anorexia nervosa about body image is an example of ?  Delusion Over valued idea Obsession Answer: Delusion requires a beleif to be culturally unacceptable and illogical, in addition to being false or being held on inadequate grounds. Obsessions are intrusive thoughts considered to be false by the patient. The answer is overvalued idea. 

Bournewood gap and deprivation of liberty

Bournewood Gap An adult patient who was suffering from autism was admitted to bounwood hospital because he by himself was not resisting to be admitted although his carers were not willing for this. This case indicated a "gap" in the law i.e. Failure to protect an individual's liberty if he can not resist.  Deprivation of liberty safeguards   Bournewood case lead to deprivation of liberty safeguards act in 2007, according to which such patients will be asses by a 'best interests assessor' before such action is taken to make sure it is in the best interest of the patient. The act itself is complicated. 

Steps to take when consent to medical treatment is refused

Patient refuses consent to medical treatment. The doctor must now confirm two things. One is patient's competence and the other is ?  Outcome of the condition without treatment  Age of the patient Voluntary nature of the decision   Answer: 3, the steps are : Check competence of the patient  Ensure that the patient is not under the influence of relatives but rather has made a voluntary decision Check the patient's concenrs and understanding of the situation Explain everything once again If still refuse, it is there right to do so.