Mental health law in Germany
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There is no national mental health law in Germany: the 16 German states are responsible for legislation concerning forced admissions, while the German Civil Code covers non-acute care, in particular for those not able to care for themselves. In forensic psychiatry, both federal and state laws apply. This article describes this situation and provides figures about detentions and other aspects of mental health law in Germany.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015