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Use of Involuntary Emergency Treatment by Physicians and Law Enforcement for Persons With High-Risk Drug Use or Alcohol Dependence

This cohort study evaluates the number of petitions for temporary involuntary commitment of individuals who pose a risk to themselves or others after implementation of a pilot program to streamline the process in Boston, Massachusetts.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Coffey, Kathleen E., Aitelli, Audrey, Milligan, Michael, Niemierko, Andrzej, Broom, Thomas, Shih, Helen A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: American Medical Association 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8363915/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34387682
http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.20682
Descripción
Sumario:This cohort study evaluates the number of petitions for temporary involuntary commitment of individuals who pose a risk to themselves or others after implementation of a pilot program to streamline the process in Boston, Massachusetts.