In mental health, involving people in the care that concerns them represents a major step forward towards rights-based practice. By encouraging the active inclusion of patients in the decision-making process, this approach recognizes their lived expertise and individual preferences. It thus reinforces the autonomy and well-being of the individual, while improving the quality of care and reducing the risk of disagreements or inappropriate treatment. In addition, it helps to establish a relationship of trust between the person, his or her entourage and healthcare professionals, fostering mutual collaboration and a better understanding of each person's specific needs.
In this collective work, the Collectif national pour le déploiement des directives anticipées psychiatriques (DAP) offers an in-depth analysis of the issues involved, French and international experiences, and the challenges and solutions for implementing DAPs in France.
The book offers a comprehensive perspective on the potential of APDs to improve the quality of life of people affected by psychiatric disorders, and to promote recovery-oriented practice that respects the rights of people in mental health. The practical recommendations provided by the authors offer a valuable guide for healthcare system players wishing to implement these tools in their day-to-day practice.
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Aurélie Tinland, praticienne hospitalier, psychiatre responsable de l'équipe MARSS, Hôpitaux de Marseille, et chercheuse en santé publique (chargée de projet pour les recommandations santé mentale précarité) à la Haute Autorité de santé