- Extended Leave Extended leave means you may live outside of a hospital or facility but are still an involuntary patient and must meet certain conditions. These conditions can include living in a specific place, having a curfew, taking your medication in front of witnesses, or going to mandatory appointments.
- Form 7 This is the form used to request a review panel hearing at the Mental Health Review Board. You can use this form to request a hearing if you are an involuntary patient and you do not agree that you should be an involuntary patient. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/forms/3507fil.pdf
- Form 11 This is the form used to request a second medical opinion. You can ask for a second medical opinion from a doctor who is not part of your treatment team if you disagree with your treatment. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/forms/3511fil.pdf
- Involuntary Patient Involuntary patient means that you don’t have a choice about your psychiatric treatment or whether you can leave a hospital or facility. You can be an involuntary patient living outside of a hospital or facility but must meet conditions like having a curfew and attending mandatory(...)
- Involuntary Treatment Involuntary treatment, also known as involuntary psychiatric treatment, refers to mental health treatment that is administered to a person without their consent
- Second medical opinion An opinion on your treatment from a doctor who is not part of your treatment team. They will assess you and decide whether they think your treatment is appropriate. A second medical opinion is requested using a Form 11: Request for Second Medical Opinion.
- Support Network A support network can include friends, family members, chosen family, peer support staff, elders, and anyone else you turn to for emotional support and practical help.