Literature DB >> 10990277

Restraint-related fatalities in mental health facilities: report of two cases.

C F Siebert1, J R Thogmartin.   

Abstract

Mental health facilities are occasionally confronted with patients who display destructive or disruptive behaviors requiring physical restraint. Under these circumstances, restraint can be associated with death. This case report describes two fatalities associated with physical restraint applied by staff members at mental health facilities.

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Year:  2000        PMID: 10990277     DOI: 10.1097/00000433-200009000-00004

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Am J Forensic Med Pathol        ISSN: 0195-7910            Impact factor:   0.921


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1.  Negligent homicide by traumatic asphyxia.

Authors:  S Miyaishi; K Yoshitome; Y Yamamoto; T Naka; H Ishizu
Journal:  Int J Legal Med       Date:  2004-01-14       Impact factor: 2.686

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