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[Involuntary outpatient commitment: ethical and legal aspects]
Y Levkowitch1, M Weiser, A Levy
1Shalvata Mental Health Center, Hod-Hasharon.
Harefuah
|June 1, 1993
Summary
New Israeli legislation introduced involuntary outpatient commitment (IOC) in 1991. This aims to prevent "revolving door" patients from relapsing after hospital discharge by mandating ambulatory care.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Law
- Psychiatric Treatment