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Patients' reactions to their commitment

J Toews, N El-Guebaly, A Leckie

    Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
    |June 1, 1981
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    Patients committed to hospital reported neutral feelings about commitment, with little perceived life change. They desired assurance that their rights were protected and felt uninformed about their rights.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Mental Health Law
    • Patient Rights

    Background:

    • Involuntary psychiatric commitment is a complex legal and ethical issue.
    • Understanding patient perspectives on commitment is crucial for improving care and legal processes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To survey patients' reactions to psychiatric commitment.
    • To assess patient perceptions of their rights and the commitment process.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey of 61 patients committed to a hospital within a one-year period.
    • Data collection focused on patient experiences and attitudes toward commitment.

    Main Results:

    • Most patients reported neutral feelings and little life change post-commitment.

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  • Patients felt uninformed about their rights and showed little intent to appeal.
  • Psychiatrists were viewed as the most appropriate professionals for initiating commitment.

    • Conclusions:

    • Patient perspectives highlight a need for better communication regarding rights during commitment.
    • Consumer surveys are valuable for evaluating controversial mental health practices.
    • Ensuring patients' rights are considered is essential for ethical commitment procedures.