Psychiatric Care
/ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk kɛər/
Definitions
- (n.) The provision of medical and therapeutic services for individuals diagnosed with mental health disorders, often regulated under healthcare and mental health laws.
The hospital specializes in psychiatric care for patients with severe depression.
Forms
- psychiatric care
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Commentary
In legal contexts, psychiatric care often intersects with issues of patient consent, confidentiality, and involuntary treatment statutes.
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