Human Rights in Psychiatry: Prospects and Dilemmas of Abolishing Coercion in Mental Health Care By Dirk Richter. Springer. 2025. £59.99 (pb). 140 pp. ISBN 978-3031986345 | Synapse
Human Rights in Psychiatry: Prospects and Dilemmas of Abolishing Coercion in Mental Health Care By Dirk Richter. Springer. 2025. £59.99 (pb). 140 pp. ISBN 978-3031986345
Key Points
This work discusses the implications and potential outcomes of abolishing coercion in psychiatry, focusing on human rights aspects.
Literature review on human rights in psychiatry
Analysis of coercive practices in mental health
Assessment of informed consent in psychiatric care
Highlights the ethical dilemmas of coercion in treating mental health issues
Proposes frameworks for respecting patient autonomy
Suggests multifaceted strategies for implementing change in mental health care
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