Involuntary commitment in psychiatric care: what drives the decision?

2007 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 360-365 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincent Lorant ◽  
Caroline Depuydt ◽  
Benoit Gillain ◽  
Alain Guillet ◽  
Vincent Dubois
Keyword(s):  
Psychiatric Care ◽  
Involuntary Commitment

A Review of Treatment Failures Presented in Committed: The Battle Over Involuntary Psychiatric Care

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karin Tochkov ◽  
Nichole Williams
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Psychiatric Care ◽  
Legal Issues ◽  
Involuntary Commitment ◽  
Involuntary Hospitalization ◽  
Negative Experiences ◽  
Involuntary Care

Committed: The Battle Over Involuntary Psychiatric Care explores the complex battle over involuntary hospitalization for mental illness. This article aims to explore the flaws of involuntary commitment as the authors presented in their book and seeks to foster a discussion that will improve the lives of the mentally ill. This discussion includes the negative experiences of patients, some of the legal issues surrounding involuntary care, and some issues with the process of commitment that were presented in the book.

Giving Psychiatric Care in the Hospital

2008 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 18-19
Author(s):  
ROBERT T. LONDON
Keyword(s):  
Psychiatric Care
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