Voluntarism in consultation psychiatry: the forgotten capacity.

摘要

"Mr. B, a 36-year-old man with a history of Graves' disease and mood disorder is admitted to the inpatient psychiatric service on an emergency hold. The endocrinology service has recommended radioactive iodine (RAI) ablation of his thyroid gland to control severe Graves' disease, taut the patient is refusing this procedure. Please assess for informed consent."nformation was obtained from Mr. B, the inpatient psychiatric service, the endocrinology service, and a review of most of Mr. B's outpatient psychiatric and medical records.