Kay Van Wey’s Post

As we close out Mental Health Awareness Month, we at Van Wey, Metzler & Williams reflect on the profound emotional impact lifelong injuries can have on individuals and families. It's crucial to acknowledge not only the physical challenges but also the mental health struggles that can arise from medical malpractice. In 2003, the Texas Legislature placed caps on the damages that patients can receive for the grief, anguish, and suffering caused by medical malpractice. This law significantly limits the compensation Texas patients can receive, regardless of the extent of their suffering. We believe this cap is unfair to Texas patients, who deserve full recognition and restitution for the hardships they endure. It’s time to reassess these limitations and advocate for laws that fully acknowledge and address the mental and emotional toll of medical injuries. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4brnMgq #MentalHealthAwareness #JusticeForPatients #TexasLawReform

We look into the pressing issues surrounding Kaiser's mental health care policies with Scott S. Harris Law. This article is a bout the systemic challenges and inadequate practices affecting mental health patients under Kaiser's care, pushing for significant reforms to ensure better patient outcomes. https://lnkd.in/g-RVgF4y #arbitrationlawyer #sueadoctor #medicalmalpracticeattorney

Your estate plan may include health care powers of attorney or advance directives to address physical incapacity. Did you know that a psychiatric advance directive can address mental incapacity? To read more, click the link here: https://lnkd.in/eNJYZM4N

As clinicians, we're all too aware of the devastating effects of child abuse—not just on individual lives, but on society as a whole. What many may not realise is that the economic cost of child abuse in Australia surpasses even that of cancer or heart disease. The long-term impact on mental health, physical health, and social outcomes leads to a significant financial burden on our healthcare system. The consequences of unaddressed trauma ripple through generations. It’s just another reminder of the critical importance of early intervention.

Your estate plan may include health care powers of attorney or advance directives to address physical incapacity. Did you know that a psychiatric advance directive can address mental incapacity? Read more here: https://bit.ly/4b3vBbU #EstatePlanning #Estate

Your estate plan may include health care powers of attorney or advance directives to address physical incapacity. Did you know that a psychiatric advance directive can address mental incapacity? Read more here: https://bit.ly/4b3vBbU #EstatePlanning #Estate

Draft regulations setting out how the mental health moratorium brought in by the Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Bill is intended to operate were published at the end of May. Whilst the regulations are subject to change, it’s likely that the general processes and principles will remain similar. My article below discusses how the moratorium may operate based on the current draft regulations. https://lnkd.in/eXH7UxUr

It's important for primary care and emergency medicine providers to know how to manage a crisis before it happens. BHIPP's and Mental Health Association of Maryland's resource "How to Prepare for a Child's Mental Health Crisis - 911 or 988" provides tips for providers, patients, and families. View the resource here: https://bit.ly/3PdBwDo

Aging Well Advocate's newsletter, Aging Well Journal, is out this week! This edition covers timely topics, including Debunking Medicare Myths, Nurturing Elder Mental Well-being, and an exclusive look into how we assisted one of our out-of-town clients through a challenging family situation. Subscribe Here for our free quarterly newsletter that addresses the issues you care about: agingwelladvocates.com

A reminder of our good practice guide on the preparation of care plans for people subject to compulsory care and treatment. This document is primarily for responsible medical officers (RMOs), but we hope it will be of interest to other mental health professionals. You can read the guide here: http://bit.ly/30QNSux