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Nearly half of BC’s involuntary mental health admissions in 2024 lacked key paperwork, an audit found.
A 2024 audit by British Columbia’s Ombudsperson reveals that nearly half of involuntary mental health admissions lacked required documentation, particularly Form 5, which assesses patient consent and treatment plans.
Completion rates varied widely, from 34% at Northern Health to 92% at the Provincial Health Services Authority.
Ombudsperson Jay Chalke emphasized that involuntary care, a serious legal measure, must always comply with safeguards to protect patient rights.
Health Minister Josie Osborne acknowledged progress since a 2019 report but called for continued improvements in documentation and accountability.
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Casi la mitad de las admisiones involuntarias de salud mental de BC en 2024 carecían de documentos clave, según una auditoría.