Random question...hopefully someone can help...

[scissors]

Hey guys, this is a completely random question but I can't seem to find and answer anywhere else. In Canada, do you know what the procedure is to hospitalizing someone who has attempted but failed in committing suicide? Is it mandatory that the patient stay hospitalized or is the patient able to discharge themselves from the hospital at any time?
Any information would be greatly appreciated!

 

[gsdx]

I suppose it depends upon whether or not the suicidal tendencies are still present. But, I suppose it's like any other hospital stay. You must be officially 'released' before you can leave.

 

[PreTTy PeTe]

he can check himself out
if he wants

i don't where you are but if it's toronto he can check himself into the queen street mental health hospital

look into that

 

[PreTTy PeTe]

Do they have internet in Canadian hospitals?

of course wireless

 

[scissors]

This was purely hypothetical. I was just trying to find information on this but I couldn't find anything Canadian-specific online. I just wasn't sure if there was some sort of hospital or counselling mandatory procedure that accomanied failed suicide attempts.

 

[robbieadam]

In some countries, suicide is illegal and so you wouldn't be able to leave the hospital. But, I don't know if this law applies in Canada. Anyone know?

 

[screwnutty]

Well from what I know through a friend of a friend who tried killing himself (don't know why). He was put into the mental ward of the hospital and was kept under observation for 48 hours to make sure he wasn't a harm to himself or society. After the 48 hour observation, you have the choice to be discharged or recommended to stay in for care based on the results of your stay.

Now of course if your a danger to yourself or society then the doctor can have committed.

 

[PreTTy PeTe]

^to scissors

here's a list of crisis hot lines in ontario
hopefully you can find the information there

http://www.suicideinfo.ca/csp/go.aspx?tabid=86

take care

and don't be scared to call
good people they are

and if you live any other part of canada they will help you out

 

[Endlight]

Scissors, your thread forms an interesting question. You asked for information in Canada.

I live in Ontario and through family connections can call for a response. Here it is;

Each province is different but have appx. the same Acts and regulations.

The Ontario Health Act has a provision to force a person who attempted or contemplates suicide to be admitted and held under what is called a Form 30. This is a notice to the patient that under Subsections 38(1) of said act, he is being held in the hospital because he represents a serious threat to cause bodily harm to himself, or others , and will be held until released by the appropriate designated Psychiatry Physician.

Once the form is signed, the patient is advised that if he so wishes, he can challenge the detention in a hearing before the Hospital board.

A " rights adviser" then meets with the patient and informs him of his rights and the process involved.

The attending physician then completes a Certificate of Involuntary Admission and the patients has no choice...he is in until released. If the case warrants it, a Certificate of Renewal can be raise as long as it takes.

The patients cannot leave the hospital until release.

PS the door to the Psychiatry are is manned 24/7

Trust this answers you.