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Mary0265Casual Contributor
I just wanted to ask support and advice regarding my son's recent involuntary admission. He is so distressed , I'm worried that it is causing him more trauma. He has been in for 2 days now and I'm not allowed to visit him yet . He has ASD as well as shizophrenia.
What rights do we have, it appears all the power is in their hands ?
In response to: Involuntary admission
hanamiSenior Contributor
Hi @Mary0265
Sorry to hear this is happening for you. Usually they would give you information on admission in regards to his rights. Do you know if they did this?
There is some info here that may be helpful. https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/ways-to-get-help/publications-and-resources/have-you-been-involuntarily-admitted-to-a-hospital#:~:text=If%20you%20have%20you%20been,as%20defined%20under%20the%20Act.
Take care and keep reaching out,
Hanami
In response to: Involuntary admission
tymeModerator
Hi @Mary0265 ,
I'm sorry to hear this has happened to your son. It certainly sounds very traumatic. The hospital probably wants to try and stabilise medication etc to help with the schizophrenia - who knows?
Is there a reason the hospital doesn't want you to see him? Is it because your son has requested that or is it because he is acute care?
In response to: Involuntary admission
Mediator512Casual Contributor
Hi there
I have gone through similar situations many of times
Generally my family and I have found, even though it is hard to co-operate, you will eventually get the answers you need
If you have any further questions, please let me know
In response to: Re: Involuntary admission
Mary0265Casual Contributor
I just spoke to the Dr and they are letting me see him today. I'm just wondering if there's a less traumatic way to admit people, it is really confronting. There was little explanation given about the whole process sadly 😥
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Mary0265Casual Contributor
In response to: Re: Involuntary admission
tymeModerator
That sounds so hard @Mary0265 . My admissions haven't been the most pleasant either - but much of that was because I was so unwell and in such high distress that I'm not sure there could have been a 'nicer' way. However, as carers, it is understandable how worrying it would be to be watching on.
In response to: Re: Involuntary admission
Mediator512Casual Contributor
Glad to here you have visitor's rights!!
Personally, talking to the Peer Support Body is extremely helpful
Hoping you will have access to them
Good Luck
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