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. 2012 Jul;58(4):440-7.
doi: 10.1177/0020764011408541. Epub 2011 Aug 1.

Psychiatrists' attitudes towards the procedure of involuntary admission to mental hospitals in China

Yang Shao  1 , Bin Xie, Zhiguo Wu
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Psychiatrists' attitudes towards the procedure of involuntary admission to mental hospitals in China

Yang Shao et al. Int J Soc Psychiatry. 2012 Jul.

Abstract

Background: In order to protect the rights of the mentally ill, legislation on the standards and procedures of compulsory detention has been made at the local and national level in China.

Aims: This study aims to examine psychiatrists' attitudes towards seeking involuntary admission in mainland China.

Method: Three hundred and fourteen (314) qualified members of the Chinese Psychiatrist Association (CPA) were surveyed using a questionnaire to assess their attitudes about the procedure of involuntary admission to mental hospitals. Data were analysed using χ(2) and logistic regression.

Results: Some psychiatrists in the CPA had several arbitrary attitudes towards the process of admission. Females, aged under 35, with a low education level and a low position in the institution showed stricter attitudes in the procedure of involuntary admission. Areas with mental health legislation showed significant positive relationships with stricter attitudes.

Conclusions: Every effort needs to be made to minimize these arbitrary attitudes to prevent potential negative outcomes. There is still a long way to go in protecting the rights of people diagnosed with mental illness.

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Questionnaire items exploring opinions about the procedure of involuntary admission.
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Questionnaire items exploring opinions about the procedure of involuntary admission.
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