A prolegomenon on restraint of children: implicating constitutional rights.
News media and advocacy groups have brought to public attention a disturbing number of recent deaths proximal to the use of physical restraints. This paper examines the evidence indicating that use of these procedures can be dangerous to patients; explores the theoretical basis and practical application of restraints; and argues not only that their use may be unethical as a therapeutic intervention, but that it may have constitutional implications.
Kennedy
S S
SS
School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University/Purdue University, Indianapolis, USA.
Mohr
W K
WK
D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D002648:Child; D002651:Child Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D003134:Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D019988:Children with Disabilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D007872:Legal Guardians; D010356:Patient Isolation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D012149:Restraint, Physical / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States