Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Involuntary Commitment

Non-voluntary institutionalization or isolation following refusal or failure to take medication, to complete treatment, or to adhere to infection control precautions, or behavior that may or does endanger self or others.

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Abstract

Non-voluntary institutionalization or isolation following refusal or failure to take medication, to complete treatment, or to adhere to infection control precautions, or behavior that may or does endanger self or others.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Commitment, Involuntary
  • Commitments, Involuntary
  • Involuntary Commitments

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Aspects Covered

4 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings ethics, history, legislation & jurisprudence, standards.

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History Note

2020; use COMMITMENT OF MENTALLY ILL 1977-2019

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  1. E02w.760w.415w.640

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Involuntary Commitment. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000079243. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000079243
  2. Involuntary Commitment. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q114368738