Coercive Treatment in Psychiatry

Coercion is one of the most fascinating and controversial subjects in psychiatry. It is a highly sensitive, and hotly debated topic in which clinical practice, ethics, the law and public policy converge. This book considers coercion within the healing and ethical framework of therapeutic relationships and partnerships at all levels, and addresses the universal problem of how to balance safety versus autonomy when dealing with psychiatric treatment. <p><i>Coercive Treatment in Psychiatry</i> is a much needed contribution to the literature. The first three sections deal with the conceptual and clinical... Edasi