You can be a voluntary patient on a psych ward (very hard to get admitted) but I've never heard of a voluntary section. Sectioning is a legal act and not taken lightly.
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You can be a voluntary patient on a psych ward (very hard to get admitted) but I've never heard of a voluntary section. Sectioning is a legal act and not taken lightly.
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I stand corrected. Most unlike me to engage gob before brain.Originally Posted by pulisa
According to Mind - you don't have any choice when sectioned. You can also refuse medication whereas it can be forced on you if you're sectioned. Bit too 'One Flew Over...' for me, but needs must and all that! For some poor folk, it's the only option.
Maybe take a look at the MIND page about it SR? There are advantages and disadvantages to being a voluntary patient...
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