Compulsory treatment in Portuguese-speaking countries: An analysis and comparison of the legal framework

CONCLUSIONS: The significant disparities in compulsory treatment policies among Portuguese-speaking countries, with only Brazil, Cape Verde, and Portugal having specific legislation, underscore the need for a collective effort to establish more consistent procedures and safeguard individual rights.PMID:38181487 | DOI:10.1016/j.ijlp.2023.101950

Source: International Journal of Law and Psychiatry - January 5, 2024 Category: Medical Law Authors: J éssica Schmeling Jo ão Martins-Correia Mariana Pinto da Costa Source Type: research