Posted by katia on July 4, 2004, at 20:44:37
In reply to Re: Friend needs hospitalization - what to do?, posted by sb417 on July 4, 2004, at 20:06:38
> Hi Katia,
>
> I have an elderly relative who has engaged in similar behavior. From this limited experience, it seems that the only way you can force hospitalization on him is if he poses a threat to his own life and/or to the lives of others. From what you say, it sounds as if that has happened. You sound like a caring, concerned person, but since you are not his next of kin, I don't think there is much you can do other than to tell the family what you know. After that, the choice is theirs, and it is probably best for you NOT to become further enmeshed.Thanks for you response. But HOW do you go about doing this? Do you call the police and have them take him to a psych hospital? Do you call a doctor? How do people get involuntarily committed?
His parents want to help.
Thanks-
Katia
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