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INVOLUNTARY TREATMENT – INITIATING A DISCUSSION

Involuntary admissions to hospitals are regulated provincially. Two involuntary admission criteria are consistent across all jurisdictions: that an individual presents with a mental and/or substance use disorder and that without involuntary admission, presentation of the disorder itself results in likely harm.

A person can be found to be a harm to themselves or others, and therefore must be detained, but at the same time can be determined to have capacity to make treatment decisions for themselves and to refuse treatment. Except for emergency situations, all treatment requires informed, capable, voluntary consent

The Mental Illness Caregivers’ Association believes more needs to be done to ensure caregivers understand practices and methods in place for the determination of involuntary treatment status in Ontario
Untangling the complexity – the need for reform - click here to read more The Mental Illness Caregivers’ Association believes more needs to be done to ensure caregivers understand practices and methods in place for the determination of involuntary treatment status in Ontario. It is also about understanding based on exploring the need for change while both protecting vulnerable people suffering from mental health and/or substance use disorders and an individual’s human right to autonomy and self-determination.

Our ask – we would welcome your thoughts regarding our efforts going forward

Getting the discussion started – a focus on relevant legislation: Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), Health Care Consent Act and Mental Health Act …. more

Getting the discussion started – a focus on relevant legislation: Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), Health Care Consent Act and Mental Health Act

In the months ahead, we will invite caregivers to join our discussion focused on legislation, methods, and practices currently in place related to both the determination of involuntary treatment status and privacy. Our intent is to share what we learn from the caregiver community with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care early next year
Best practices , making informed decisions, lack of autonomy, circle of care
Untangling the complexity …… more

Supporting documents:

Involuntary Treatment – initiating a discussion

Untangling the complexity – the need for reform

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