Involuntary hospitalization – German court proceedings 1992–2005
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Background An overview of compulsory admission and civil commitment in Germany is presented. Legal, administrative, and methodological aspects are described. The expiry of compulsory admission or retention in a closed psychiatric ward is not strictly identical to legal commitment. In Germany, civil commitment (a form of guardianship) is regulated on a nationwide basis. Public commitment (through the civil authorities) is defined by federal laws, and is usually used for emergency admission.
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دوره 7 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2007