title: Care giver's reaction after covert action.
abstract: Using the metaphor of confession in Christianity, this article explores the dilemma of a care giver in handling a non -compliant patient; suggests a solution by legalizing covert medication.
authors.affiliation: Founder President, AMEND Self Help Group, Director of Action for Mental Illness, Bangalore, Karnataka, Member, National Mental Health Policy Group, MoH, GOI, India.
authors.forename: Nirmala
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Srinivasan