Involuntary treatment
Involuntary Treatment
Involuntary treatment (pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɒləntəri ˈtriːtmənt/) refers to medical or psychological intervention administered without the consent of the patient. This practice is often used in psychiatric hospitals and can be a contentious issue due to its ethical implications.
Etymology
The term "involuntary treatment" is derived from the Latin word "involuntarius" meaning "not of one's free will" and the Old French "traitier" meaning "to treat".
Related Terms
- Psychiatry: The branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
- Consent: The voluntary agreement to or acquiescence in what another proposes or desires.
- Ethics: The branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong conduct.
- Mental Health: The level of psychological well-being or an absence of mental illness.
- Patient Rights: The basic rules of conduct between patients and medical caregivers.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Involuntary treatment
- Wikipedia's article - Involuntary treatment
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