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Can my psychiatrist send me to a mental hospital?

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Dr. Alan Koenigsberg answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: As a physician, we can commit patients to a Psychiatric hospital if we believe they may imminently harm themselves or others, or if we believe they are unable to care for themselves. The hospital facility then does an on site evaluation to determine if an immediate need is there, and if commitment is the only option.

Answered 2/18/2015

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