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MeSH Heading: Commitment of Mentally Ill
Tree Number(s): F04.096.544.335.200; N03.706.535.351.200
Unique ID: D003134
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003134
Annotation: do not coordinate with HOSPITALIZATION
Scope Note: Legal process required for the institutionalization of a patient with severe mental problems.
Entry Term(s): Outpatient Commitment
See Also: Involuntary Commitment; Mentally Ill Persons; Patient Advocacy
Public MeSH Note: 83; was see under FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY 1975-82
History Note: 83(75); was see under FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY 1975-82
Date Established: 1983/01/01
Date of Entry: 1974/11/11
Revision Date: 2018/10/11

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