Background Capacity-based mental health legislation was introduced in Norway on 1
September 2017. The aim was to increase the autonomy of patients with severe mental …

Background Norway introduced capacity-based legislation in mental healthcare on 1
September 2017 with the aim of increasing patient autonomy and legal protection and …

BackgroundIn 2017, a capacity-based criterion was added to the Norwegian Mental Health
Act, stating that those with capacity to consent to treatment cannot be subjected to …

Background: In western countries, patient participation is requested in policies on mental
health services. Participation is built on ideas of democracy and individual responsibility …

Purpose The concept of user participation is well accepted internationally. Nevertheless,
studies show that both patients and health professionals find it challenging to maintain …

Abstract Background: Community treatment orders (CTOs) are being increasingly used in
Western countries. The scheme implies that mental health patients can live outside a …

Background The use of involuntary admission in psychiatry may be necessary to enable
treatment and prevent harm, yet remains controversial. Mental health laws in high-income …

Background In contemporary Western liberal society, patient participation has become a key
goal in psychiatric healthcare treatment. Health professionals must encourage patients to …

This study explores personal liberty in psychiatric care from a service user involvement
perspective. The data were collected in four phases during the period 2000-2006 in …

Background The concepts of autonomy and liberty are established goals in mental health
care; however, involuntary commitment is used towards people with mental health and …