Law guidelines for mental health care
According to the Mental Health Care Law, it is not permissible to detain a psychiatric patient within mental health facilities for more than one week unless two independent assessments are conducted by registered mental health professionals, one of whom must be from outside the facility. These assessments must be sent to the Regional Council within seven days for review to determine whether there are sufficient medical and legal grounds for continued detention. The compulsory admission is considered ended if the council is not convinced by the assessment results or if the required procedures are not completed within the specified timeframes. The law aims to protect patients' rights, prevent abuse, and ensure that detention is conducted legally and ethically through strict oversight procedures.
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