hugemarkus
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sounds like you are asking about yourself...
but yes he should |
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I-Got-You:)
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I think that certain person is ....YOU. |
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SCOTT A
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Quite often when the doc needs some money |
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Jody H
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Bingo! The last part is the kicker. The legal definition of insanity-being a danger to yourself or others. No ethical counselor or therapist can ignore this, because in most states by LAW, they at least must report it. In most cases, an ethical counselor or therapist will not allow you to leave their office until they can arrive at what is called a contract for life, usually written or verbal. This contract is your promise not to harm yourself or anyone else. Do you HAVE to go? Not without legal intervention, which may be sought if you refuse to enter into a contract for life. Judgement is the key on the part of the therapist here. They must decide whether they believe your need for help or threat of harm to be genuine, and base the escalation of their reaction on that. Yes, the police can become involved and yes you could face jail time for unruly or disturbing conduct, or being a public menace. Overall, if the patient is rational, they will quickly see that their behavior is not worth the results it brings. |
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Linda B
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schizophrenics are infamous for not taking their medication. If they were all placed in the hospital for this, there would be no room for those who are a danger to themselves or others. People who are close to those with this malady are not surprised when the victim stops taking their medicine. After driving themselves crazy trying to change this behavior, most simply learn to accept it. Even though there are newer medicines, ofter the older ones work so much better. The side-affects of taking these medication are ofter much harder to live with than the disease itself.
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nanna
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Get a second opinion |
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Serena
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The only time a psychiatrist can force a person to go into the hospital is if they are a danger to themselves or someone else. A doctor may feel that the person is being a danger to him/herself if they keep getting off the meds. I understand that most people who are diagnosed bi-polar tend to get off meds when they are manic. The doctor can force a person to go into the hospital if the danger is great for people around the individual. Even so, if the doctor has them admitted, they can't be held long without support from the family or the patient. I hope all works out. It's best to have therapy along with the meds. It might actually get through to the person just how important the meds are. Maybe video taping the person while they are acting manic would help them get the idea. Most things done while manic aren't remembered clearly afterward. |
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Dana A
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I don't know where you live. In the United States, a person cannot be involuntarily committed to a hospital unless they are a present danger to themselves or others.
It sounds like this person does need to be stabilized in a hospital but if the person isn't suicidal or dangerous, and is still taking care of themselves, then I don't think they can be committed.
Good luck,
Dana |
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nita5267
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If you are a danger to yourself or others. |
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Nolagirl83
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The only real way for someone to put in a mental hospital is if they are a danger to themselves or to others, and even then it has to be pretty severe. I guess unless they have good insurance, if there is no insurance then they might be kept 72 hours then released.
Also if the person voluntarily admits themselves. |
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ecuwheels1982
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a psychiatrist can place someone in a 72 hour involuntary hold, if they want to leave after that they can get a court order in many areas to hold them longer. depends on the jurisdiction. |
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apriljunemarch
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your family or your doctor can petition for you to go to the hospital but unless the doctor feels your a threat to themselves or others it should be okay take meds they really do help i come from a family full of mental illness when their on their meds their much better people but when their off you know their off good luck |
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♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥
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The ONLY time a person can be forced into a mental hospital is when they are a danger to themselves or others.
Otherwise a patient is never committed against their wishes.
You should read CRAZY: A Father’s Search Through America’s Mental Health
You can order the book at www.peteearley.com and read the first chapter of the book. |
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ruby
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Assessed danger to self or others is the only way to be committed unless there is a legal guardian to make that decision. Hospital treatment for med adjustment or detox is best when the patient agrees to treatment. If someone want to be admitted go to a doctor or emergency room for evaluation. |
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nurserenae
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Well that would be a reason for the psychiatrist to send the person to the hospital also if they pose a threat to themselves and others. |
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emtd65
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As far as whether or not you have to go if told - it depends where you live. Not all states are able to commit people and those which can all have different criteria. Many people are treated as out patients. Years ago you could be committed for things which were very minor in our world today. If someone is a danger to themselves and or others a doctor will explore further before committing them. Very shady area........ |
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brittneyn127
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Yes if that person if threatning to harm theirselves or someone else they need to be taken to the emergency room and they will deal with them. Like put them in a different hospital. |
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♥some♥wanna♥know♥
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I was under the impression that you had to be in danger to yourself or others to be admitted.
Drinking & doing drugs would qualify as such. |
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doodad
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That person may only benefit from competent care from people who have their best interest at heart.
And yes, that often requires Hospitalization.
However, it does not insure that the patient will become stable.
Sometimes their is irreparable damage that can only be assessed through time and a watchful eye.
When that cannot be done in a home environment, the care facility is a better go.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_care_in_the_United_States
Read this. |
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Helper
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The only time they will admit you into the hospital is when you are a threat to yourself or others. If the doctor feels you should be admitted they will ask you if you will sign yourself in the hospital, if you do then that’s good, if you don't want to sign yourself in, then most likely he will force you to go and you will stay longer in the hospital then you may need. But if he doesn't think you need to go then he will let you go home. However if you feel that you need to be admitted, even though your doctor doesn't think you need to, you can sign yourself in to get checked out and then they will tell you if they think you should stay longer or not. They will watch over you and talk to you about how you are feeling. Also when you sign yourself in you can sign yourself out after three days of being in the hospital. It is only there to help you and I know this because I have been in that situation before. Don't be scared to ask for help, it is only there to help you get better. Good luck! |
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