The Compulsory Care Act: Early Observations and Expectations of In- or Outpatient Involuntary Treatment

The Compulsory Care Act: Early Observations and Expectations of In- or Outpatient Involuntary Treatment

BackgroundOn January 1, 2020, the Dutch Compulsory Care Act (WvGGZ) replaced the Special Admissions Act (BOPZ). While the old law only allowed compulsory treatment in hospitals, the new law allows it both inside and outside the hospital. Moreover, the new law prioritizes the patient's own opini...

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Main Authors: Stephan Gemsa, Eric O. Noorthoorn, Peter Lepping, Hein A. de Haan, Andre I. Wierdsma, Giel J. M. Hutschemaekers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychiatry
Subjects:
compulsory care act
coercion
seclusion
enforced medication
community treatment order
involuntary inpatient treatment
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.770934/full

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