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Seclusion and its context in acute inpatient psychiatric care
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-18, 18:46 authored by Cleary, M, Hunt, GE, Walter, GIn acute inpatient mental health services, patients commonly demonstrate extreme behaviours. A number of coercive practices, such as locked doors, enforced medication and seclusion, are used in these settings to control such behaviours. The aim of this report is to explore briefly some of the contemporary debates pertaining to seclusion. A perusal of the literature reveals a clarion call to end the practice of seclusion, without consideration of feasible alternatives. It is hoped that this brief report will encourage further evidence-based discussion and research initiatives on this important ethical topic.
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Publication title
Journal of Medical EthicsVolume
36Pagination
459-462ISSN
0306-6800Department/School
School of Health SciencesPublisher
B M J Publishing GroupPlace of publication
United KingdomRights statement
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