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DELIRIOUS PATIENT - PHYSICAL RESTRAINT USE ACCORDING TO THE CROATIAN HOSPITAL ACCREDITATION STANDARDS

This review outlines the basic views of the medical profession regarding restraint use as a method in treatment of delirium. The aim is to give an insight into the existing legislation regarding the topic on the national and international level. Restraint of patients in delirium, whether it is physical or chemical, has a number of potentially harmful side effects and must be used with clear indications, under the strict supervision, and with meticulously kept medical records.

Delirium; medicolegal basis of restraint use; hospital accreditation

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