Question 55 · LEK · Use of restraint
Medical Rescue Team with the doctor was called to a 32-year-old man who was under the influence of “legal highs” (smarts). These drugs caused the patient to react aggressively. What are the conditions under which it is possible to apply direct coercion in this patient?
1) it can be applied only if the doctor diagnoses the patient with mental illness;
2) doctor is allowed to apply it if they obtain consent from a medical specialist in psychiatry appointed by the province governor;
3) patient’s behavior poses a threat to his life or health;
4) it is only possible to hold the patient down and to immobilize him. However, the doctor is not allowed to force the patient to take medication;
5) before applying direct coercion the doctor should warn the patient.
The correct answer is:
2) doctor is allowed to apply it if they obtain consent from a medical specialist in psychiatry appointed by the province governor;
3) patient’s behavior poses a threat to his life or health;
4) it is only possible to hold the patient down and to immobilize him. However, the doctor is not allowed to force the patient to take medication;
5) before applying direct coercion the doctor should warn the patient.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,3,5.
- B. 2,3.
- C. 3,4,5.
- D. 1,2,4.
- E. 3,5.
Hint
Direct coercion depends on the danger created by the behaviour, not on a psychiatric diagnosis or anyone's prior approval.
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