[Differing opinion about severe social breakdown and self-neglect determine compulsory admission].
Several social breakdown and self-neglect are both 'danger' criteria in the Dutch act entitled 'Exceptional Admissions to Psychiatric Hospitals', but neither term is clearly defined. On the basis of two patients, it is shown that psychiatrists and judges interpret these 'danger' criteria differently. according to their own views and attitudes. This leads to legal inequality stemming from personal preferences. A better definition of these 'danger' criteria is needed.
Mulder
C L
CL
Onderzoekcentrum O3, Erasmus MC, p.a Westersingel 93, 105 LC Rotterdam. c.l.mulder@erasmusmc.nl
Tielens
J A E
JA
D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003134:Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009426:Netherlands; D010343:Patient Admission; D018570:Risk Assessment