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Deinstitutionalization in Greek mental health care presents ethical challenges, impacting patient rights and professional attitudes. Addressing these issues is crucial for successful community-based care and policy implementation.

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Area of Science:

Mental Health Care Ethics
Psychiatric Policy and Practice
Social Psychiatry

Background:

The paper examines the ethical dimensions of deinstitutionalization in mental health care within Greece.
It addresses the transition from traditional psychiatric institutions to community-based care models.
The study highlights the active phase of this movement in Greece since 2001.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the ethical dilemmas arising from mental health deinstitutionalization in Greece.
To analyze the impact of this transition on individual liberties, dignity, and fundamental rights of patients.
To explore ethical issues in both therapist-patient relationships and policy-making/implementation.

Main Methods:

The study is based on a Concerted Action focusing on ethical aspects of deinstitutionalization.
It involves an investigation into the development and ethical challenges of this movement in Greece.
Analysis includes policy-making, implementation, and the therapist-patient dynamic.

Main Results:

Deinstitutionalization in Greece creates significant ethical problems concerning patient rights and professional conduct.
Ethical dilemmas manifest in therapist-patient interactions, policy development, and service implementation.
Specific issues include stigmatization, social isolation, and the family's role in community care.

Conclusions:

The shift to community-based mental health care in Greece necessitates careful ethical consideration.
Addressing professionals' attitudes and safeguarding patient rights are paramount.
Policy and practice must evolve to mitigate ethical challenges like stigma and isolation.