Psychiatric Hospital
/ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk ˈhɒspɪtl/
Definitions
- (n.) A medical facility specializing in the evaluation, treatment, and care of individuals with mental health disorders under legal and medical supervision.
The court ordered the defendant to be committed to a psychiatric hospital for evaluation.
Forms
- psychiatric hospital
- psychiatric hospitals
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Commentary
The term is often used in legal contexts concerning involuntary admission or treatment of mentally ill persons under statutes governing civil or forensic psychiatry.
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