Høyer, Georg; Nyttingnes, Olav; Rugkåsa, Jorun; Sharasova, Ekaterina; Simonsen, Tone Breines; Høye, Anne; Riley, Henriette (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-01-07)
Background<p>
<p>In 2017, a capacity-based criterion was added to the Norwegian
Mental Health Act, stating that those with capacity to consent to
treatment cannot be subjected to involuntary care unless there
is risk to themselves or others. This was expected to reduce
incidence and prevalence rates, and the duration of episodes of
involuntary care, in particular regarding community treatment
orders ...