Impact of introducing a capacity-based mental health law in Norway: qualitative exploration of multi-stakeholder perspectives

Background Decision-making capacity (DMC) is key to capacity-based mental health laws. In 2017, Norway introduced a lack of DMC as an additional criterion for involuntary care and treatment to strengthen patient autonomy and reduce involuntary care. Health registry data reveal an initial reduction f...

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Main Authors: Jacob Jorem, Reidun Førde, Tonje Lossius Husum, Jørgen Dahlberg, Reidar Pedersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2025-03-01
Series:BJPsych Open
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Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S205647242400810X/type/journal_article
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