Posted by Phillipa on February 18, 2005, at 22:04:57
In reply to Re: hospital stays, posted by banga on February 18, 2005, at 18:21:28
Anyone can commit someone in NC. You just go to a magistrate at the Court House and state why this person is of danger to himself or others. Then they are hospitalized where a pdoc dx them. They then go before a judge after 72 hours, and he/she decides whether this person can be discharged or needs further tx. Sometimes the person decides to sign-in voluntarily before hand which means they will probably get out sooner. I have been in the hospital, and also worked as a psych RN, before I got sick. Some folks love to do crafts, and others don't. I personally agree with you and find it demoralizing. Depending on the population {degree of cognitive functioning}, some insight Groups are very good and I've enjoyed and learned a lot. People share like AA. You gain a new perspective on Life from some of the stories you hear. Of course, if you don't have a good Leader you will have a bad experience and be bored. Hope this sheds some insight. And, most people that don't work on psych are very afraid of that "locked door". Fondly, Phillipa
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