Case study
by
Di Paola, Francesca et al
Release Date
2023
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
Recently there have been discussions about the utility of involuntary hospital admissions for patients who have severe substance use disorders (SUDs) and may otherwise not receive or remain in treatment. This case report describes 3 patient cases where involuntary hospital admissions were used and resulted in good outcomes.
Findings/Key points
Although the patients were admitted involuntarily, they remained capable of consenting to treatment. When utilized for the least amount of time under specific circumstances, involuntary hospital admissions for people with severe SUDs may be productive and result in good outcomes for patients. Care should be taken to debrief involuntary admissions with patients to preserve therapeutic rapport.
Keywords
Hospitals
Policy/Regulatory
Outcomes
