Civil Liberties and the Mentally Ill
Here are two basic ways in which a person may assume the social role of mental patient. First, it may be assumed voluntarily, meaning that the role is self-defined. Second, it may be foisted upon a person against his will. This means that a person may be defined as mentally ill by someone other than...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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1960
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| In: | Year: 1960 |
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| Summary: | Here are two basic ways in which a person may assume the social role of mental patient. First, it may be assumed voluntarily, meaning that the role is self-defined. Second, it may be foisted upon a person against his will. This means that a person may be defined as mentally ill by someone other than himself. This definition, then, if properly implemented, may become generally accepted or socially verified. I shall limit myself here to calling attention to certain ethical and legal aspects of the psychiatrist's involvement with the second class of mentally ill patients |
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