Coercive measures in psychiatry: consensus and controversy in Swiss professional discourse (opens in new tab)

IntroductionCoercive measures, such as involuntary admission, treatment without consent and mechanical restraint, are among the most ethically contentious practices in psychiatry. In Switzerland, several influential position papers and guidelines articulating different professional, ethical and policy perspectives on the use and prevention of coercion have been published in recent years.ObjectiveThis review aims to provide a comparative analysis of five key Swiss documents addressing coercive...