Compulsory treatment of the mentally ill, also known as involution, is a complex and controversial issue. Like any other treatment without the patient’s consent, it is not available and legal for all patients in Ukraine today. It can be applied only in cases where the patient poses a serious threat to himself or herself or other people and does not consent to voluntary treatment.
When compulsory treatment is possible
Compulsory treatment may be considered in such cases:
- Danger to oneself and others – if a mentally ill person poses an immediate threat to their life or health, as well as to the life and health of others, compulsory treatment can be used to stabilize the patient’s condition and take actions aimed at developing motivation for further voluntary therapy.
- Lack of decision-making capacity – if a patient is unable to make reasonable decisions about their treatment due to a mental condition (e.g., dementia or psychotic symptoms), involuntary treatment may also be considered a permissible measure.
- Court order – in some cases, involuntary treatment can be ordered based on a court order when the court finds that the patient needs involution for their own well-being.
Treatment in a psychiatric clinic without the patient’s consent is impossible only at the request of his relatives. If there are no valid reasons for compulsory hospitalization, you should contact a specialist to find the most appropriate solution. And it will be individual in each situation.
Involuntary Treatment of the Mentally Ill Price (Cost)
| Emergency psychiatric assistance call | from 3000 UAH |
| Conducting motivational counseling at home | 3000 UAH |
| Involuntary treatment for mental disorders | from 3500 UAH |
How the procedure of compulsory treatment works
The procedure for compulsory treatment may include the following steps:
- Evaluation and diagnosis – a decision-maker (usually a psychiatrist) assesses the patient’s condition and makes a preliminary diagnosis.
- Court authorization – sometimes a court order is required for compulsory treatment. The court considers the evidence and decides whether compulsory treatment is really necessary.
- Isolation – in case of a threat to oneself or others, a patient may be temporarily isolated and placed in a psychiatric hospital or other institution for observation and treatment.
- Treatment – the patient is provided with the necessary treatment in accordance with the diagnosis and court decision.
- Depending on the patient’s condition, the decision on compulsory treatment may be reviewed.
It should be noted that compulsory treatment of mentally ill persons is a measure of last resort and should be used only in cases where there are no other adequate alternatives. It must also be carried out in compliance with the patient’s rights and regular monitoring of their condition. Patients who are subjected to compulsory treatment have the right to adequate and safe treatment, as well as to legal protection of their interests.
Another important point that relatives and close friends of the patient need to know about is the complete anonymity and safety of compulsory treatment at the GarMed clinic. We understand that people who cannot solve the problem of their loved one in other ways have to take this step. Mental illness is one of the most terrible and sometimes incurable diseases in the modern world. We provide treatment using modern techniques and in compliance with ethical principles. Any treatment, including without the patient’s consent, will be effective, correct, and anonymous.
