In the proposed guidelines on chemical restraint, it suggests that "Chemical Restraint" means the use of a psychotropic drug as a restraint to control behavior or restrict freedom of movement that is not a standard treatment for the person’s medical or psychiatric condition. I believe it is necessary to define more clearly what is meant by this term 'standard treatment'. This would allow for the possibility of forced drugging as well as a possible loophole for inappropriate chemical restraints and the argument to be justified that somehow this implied 'standard treatment'. Chemical restraint should not be considered in the realm of any standard treatment.
In addition, it is necessary to more clearly relate the terms of what informed consent implies, and to insure that parental rights are respected, that all information pertaining to possible adverse events are reported, allowing parental freedom of choice, and respecting the best interests of the child.
Dan L. Edmunds, Ed.D.
www.humanepsychiatry.com
KINGSTON, PA AUTISM CONSULTATION Dr. Dan L. Edmunds, Ed.D.,B.C.S.A.,DAPA- is a highly sought after psychotherapist, Existential Psychoanalyst, autism specialist, social activist, speaker,and author. Dr. Edmunds's work is devoted to drug free, relational approaches for children, adults, and families undergoing extreme states of mind, autism and trauma. Dr. Edmunds can be reached for consultation at batushkad@yahoo.com. Dr. Edmunds' private practice is in Kingston and Tunkhannock, PA.
Dr. Dan L. Edmunds, Ed.D,B.C.S.A.,DAPA.
e-mail: batushkad@yahoo.com
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