Question
The patient has been suffering from the illness for 20 years and has recently relapsed for 15 days. Currently, they are locking themselves in their home and refusing to let anyone in. How can one safely hospitalize them for treatment?
Answer
If it is confirmed that the patient is a psychiatric patient and there is a risk of harming others’ health, contact the psychiatric hospital professionals and the police to initiate a forced hospitalization procedure. First, you should contact the psychiatric hospital, who will guide you on how to handle the situation.