Patient Bob Summary

Bob Wiley is a white male in his 30’s and suffers from multiple phobias and anxieties that are associated to the phobias. The patient Bob breaks client/therapist relationship from the start. However, the session that Dr. Marvin did not indulge in the ethical and confidentiality aspects to have the client be made aware. Patient Bob continues to violate personal boundaries. Dr. Marvin tries to utilize techniques to have Bob return home, however it does not have Bob return it makes him feel more connected. Bob continues to violate boundaries by finding Dr. Marvin and when he does, Bob continues to show up at the home, walk into the home, and communicate with Dr. Marvin family and children. What begin to happen is the family gets comfortable with Bob and welcomes him more around the family home. However, Dr. Marvin becomes more agitated. Dr. Marvin continues to tell the family that they need to realize that Bob is a patient however the family does not understand the legalities and ethical dilemmas that are occurring by this behavior that Bob is presenting and enabling him.
Dr. Marvin later in the movie after his important interview with Good Morning America, Dr. Marvin tricks Bob to go on a
394.4655. The petition and hearing procedures set forth in s. 394.4655 shall apply. If the person instead meets the criteria for involuntary assessment, protective custody, or involuntary admission pursuant to s. 397.675, then the court may order the person to be admitted for involuntary assessment for a period of 5 days pursuant to s. 397.6811. Thereafter, all proceedings shall be governed by chapter