title: Least restrictive alternative: ethical considerations.
abstract: Potential ethical dilemmas occur between rights and needs within the context of least restrictive alternative for psychiatric patients. This concept has been viewed primarily as a mechanism for limiting paternalistic interference and promoting individual dignity and autonomy. In addition, it has implied some possible conflicts in supporting such a well intentioned concept as least restrictive alternative without more reflection on the complexities involved.
mesh_terms: D001318:Authoritarianism; D003657:Decision Making; D004995:Ethics, Professional; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D012648:Self Care; D012926:Social Control, Formal