Parkland Policy and Preventive Ethics - Session #5: Foundation: Incapacity Holds

Clinicians encounter patients in various states of emergency detention and are faced with acronyms of “APOWW,” “OPC,” and “MIW.” Professional practice gaps exist as medical staff lack both a clear understanding of the terms and an appreciation of the differences of these various forms of involuntary hold. The intent of these holds is to ensure the safety of the patient and others. Understanding the basis of these forms of emergency detention will highlight the barriers and discrimination faced by individuals with mental illness. Furthermore, clinical staff caring for patients under emergency detention must be made aware of the authority and the limitations provided by such an involuntary hold.

Method of Participation

This continuing medical education enduring material is in a video format.

To receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ you should:

  1. View the video in this enduring material.
  2. Complete the posttest.
  3. Complete and submit the CME evaluation form.


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If you have questions about the participation process, please e-mail the UT Southwestern Medical Center, [email protected] or phone 214-648-2166.

Target Audience

The content will be designed to capture the audience’s attention of key updates and complex ethical cases and is appropriate for all active Parkland medical staff members of Parkland Health.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the similarities of the laws providing various emergency detention procedures
  • Discuss the limitations of the laws providing various emergency detention procedures
  • Identify barriers people with mental health illness face in accessing health care
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA
  • 1.00 Attendance
  • 1.00 Ethics
Course opens: 
01/03/2025
Course expires: 
03/01/2025
Cost:
$0.00
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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Health and Hospital System. The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates this activity for 1 hour(s) in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA
  • 1.00 Attendance
  • 1.00 Ethics

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