Background Coercion can cause harm to both the patient and the patient's family. Few
studies have examined how the coercive treatment of a close relative might affect young …

Background: Young next of kin to patients with mental health problems are faced with many
challenges. It is important to focus on the special needs of children and adolescents as next …

In 2006, new policies mandated Ontario child welfare agencies to explore potential
placements with kin when children are removed from their homes. The philosophical basis …

Background Involuntary care and coercive measures are frequently present in mental
healthcare for adolescents. The purpose of this study was to examine to what extent …

Background There are a substantial number of children who are the next of kin of parents
suffering from illness or substance abuse. These children can experience emotional and …

Research has shown that child abuse is a serious public health issue that may warrant child
welfare agency intervention and removal of children from their homes. Placement with kin …

Background: Coercion in mental healthcare has led to ethical debate on its nature and use.
However, few studies have explicitly explored patients' moral evaluations of coercion. Aim …

Formal kinship care continues to grow in Australia, demanding more research into its
characteristics and organizational practice. This research aimed to gain a better …

Relatives of persons with severe mental illness face a straining life situation and need
support. Exclusion of relatives in mental health care has long been reported. The aim of this …

Background Norway has extensive and detailed legal requirements and guidelines
concerning involvement of next of kin (NOK) during involuntary hospital treatment of …