The use of coercive measures in forensic psychiatric care: legal, ethical and practical challenges

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The use of coercive measures in forensic psychiatric care: legal, ethical and practical challenges

The use of coercive measures, namely restraint, seclusion and involuntary medication, remain controversial methods of practice within forensic psychiatry. Ethical and moral debates surrounding the use of coercive measures are compounded by the need to balance care, safety, and security. Despite such...

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Main Authors:	Hui, Ada M.L., Middleton, Hugh, Völlm, Birgit
Format:	Article
Published:	Taylor & Francis 2013
Subjects:	Forensic psychiatry; Coercive measures; Restraint; Seclusion; Involuntary medication
Online Access:	https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/47533/

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