Ethical dilemmas in the care of patients suffering from psychotic catatonia

A case report

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ID15523509
AuthorsLuigi Francesco Saccaro (0000-0001-6703-6890, University of Geneva, corresponding author), Barbara Privé (University Hospital of Geneva), Ambra D’Imperio (0000-0002-7692-8986, University Hospital of Bern), Claire Bridel (University of Geneva), Othman Sentissi (0000-0001-6280-2197, University of Geneva), Alexandre Wullschleger (0000-0001-9282-8064, University Hospital of Geneva)
Year2025
Volume16
Pages1543563-1543563
Publication date2025-02-05
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640
PublisherFrontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1543563
PMID39975951
OpenAlexW4407181089
LanguageEN
References cited23

Arguments for and against nonvoluntary treatment are reviewed based on discussion with the local ethics committee, providing a useful reference for future similar cases. Finally, this case highlights an atypical onset of psychosis in a previously high-functioning individual and explores the mental health impact of international tensions, particularly the Russian-Ukrainian war, on individuals

Acute Psychosis · Autonomy · Catatonia · dup · Electroconvulsive therapy · Lorazepam · Mental health · Political science · Psychiatry · Psychosis · Psychotherapist · Schizophrenia (object-oriented programming · Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies · Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints · Medicine · Psychology · Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments

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