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Depression - Medico-legal aspects
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Steps in the management of refusal of treatment
Try everything to convince the patient to obtain treatment

Discuss the situation with your GP and/or Psychiatrist

Commit the patient involuntary to a Mental Health Hospital (Certification)

Family member or friend must obtain the form "Application for Reception Order" and complete it

Police help to obtain medical certificates

Magistrate's Order

Involuntary admission to a Mental Health Hospital

 
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