Author/Authors :
Burrin, Charlotte University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine - Cambridge, UK , Daniels, Natasha Faye University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine - Cambridge, UK , Cardinal, Rudolf N. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) - Cambridge, UK , Christmas, David Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) - Cambridge, UK , Zimbron, Jorge Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) - Cambridge, UK , Hayhurst, Catherine Emergency Department - Addenbrooke’s Hospital - Cambridge, UK
Abstract :
Attempted suicide and deliberate self-harm are common and challenging presentations in the emergency department. A proportionof these patients refuse interventions and this presents the clinical, legal, and ethical dilemma as to whether treatment should beprovided against their will. Multiple factors influence this decision. It is difficult to foresee the multitude and magnitude ofcomplications that can arise once it has been decided to treat individuals who do not consent. This case illustrates a particularlycomplex chain of events that occurred after treating someone against their will who presented with self-harm and suicidalideation. These consequences are contrasted with those of not intervening when similar situations arose with the same patient
Keywords :
Iatrogenic Complications , Compulsory Treatment , PatientPresenting , Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorderand , Self-Harm
