Attitudes towards the use of mechanical restraints in psychiatric facilities: contrasting practices in Ireland and Ontario
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2019
Authors
Komer, Leah
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UCC Medical Research and Technology Society
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Abstract
The use of restraints on patients with mental illness is controversial within healthcare and society at large. One must balance the liberty and safety interests of patients and staff to minimise harm and maximize freedom.
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Mechanical restraint , Psychiatric admission , Ethical Discussion
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Komer, L. (2019) 'Attitudes towards the use of mechanical restraints in psychiatric facilities: contrasting practices in Ireland and Ontario', UCC Student Medical Journal; Vol. 1, pp. 80-83. https://doi.org/10.33178/SMJ.2019.1.10