Best Practices in Use of Involuntary Outpatient Treatment
Dawson, John; O’Reilly, Richard; Burns, Tom
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2012, ‘Best Practices in Use of Involuntary Outpatient Treatment’, R O’Reilly, J Dawson, T Burns, Psychiatric Services, 63(5), 421-423.
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Abstract:
Involuntary outpatient treatment (IOT) is used as a tool to promote stability among people with psychotic disorders. The authors drew on quantitative research surveys, qualitative studies, and official guidelines to describe clinicians’ views of IOT and reported practices in England, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Overall, clinicians prefer a scheme that is not overly bureaucratic and is clearly enforceable. Medication and supervision are core elements, but most clinicians prefer to mandate only treatment that works and that can be delivered with minimal coercion. The authors note that a consensus appears to be developing about the proper candidates and best practices for use of IOT.
Date:
2012
Publisher:
American Psychiatric Association
Pages:
421-423
Keywords:
Involuntary outpatient treatment; Law and psychology; Mental health; England; Canada; Australia; New Zealand
Research Type:
Journal Article
Languages:
English
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