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Can you go to another country to be committed to a psychiatric institution?

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It depends : It depends on the other country and what the patient may do. But the answer is yes, at least temporarily. In many cases the foriegn country will try to return the patient to his or her home country for long term treatments.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Jane Steiner answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Guess so...: But not sure why you would want to...Unless you are from the other country and want to be in a familiar environment.

Answered 11/3/2013

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