Voluntary hospital check-in?

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Voluntary hospital check-in?
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Mon, 01-30-2006 - 1:52pm

I'm just wondering what happens at a voluntary hospital check-in. How do you make that decision? Does your doctor have to refer you? What happens when you're there?


I understand if you prefer not to share.


Laura

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Mon, 01-30-2006 - 5:57pm

Voluntary vs. involuntary is the mental health *process* of whether you will accept the treatment or the wheels are put in motion to have the courts make the decision for you to get treatment. I know that sounds wierd, but it has nothing to do with you seeking treatment on your own. It's