FreedomRestrictingMeasures

Freedom restricting measures are (physical or verbal) measures used to deliberately restrict the freedom of the patient in question.Many forms of freedom restricting measures fall under this definition, including but not limited to: involuntary treatment (e.g. forced medication)physical restraints (side rails fully up, ); physical fixation (arm restraints in order to prevent removal of drip); electronic surveillance to monitor the whereabouts of the patient.