Mental health legislation and the right to appropriate treatment

被引:7
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作者
O'Reilly, RL
机构
[1] London Psychiat Hosp, London, ON N6A 4H1, Canada
[2] Univ Western Ontario, Dept Psychiat, London, ON N6A 3K7, Canada
[3] St Thomas Psychiat Hosp, London, ON, Canada
关键词
Mental Health Act; treatment order; certification; consent; capacity;
D O I
10.1177/070674379804300805
中图分类号
R749 [精神病学];
学科分类号
100205 ;
摘要
Objective: To demonstrate how mental health legislation and its implementation can detract from a patient's "right to health." Method: The author surveyed colleagues working at the London and St Thomas Psychiatric Hospitals about cases where the structure or implementation of the Mental Health Act in Ontario (1) impeded the provision of good psychiatric care. Results: Four clinical vignettes illustrate specific problems; possible solutions to these difficulties are suggested. Conclusion: Physicians must remain vigilant in their role as advocates for patients' right to appropriate treatment.
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页码:811 / 815
页数:5
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