Restrictive measures

Physical restraint involves any action or use of materials that restrict a patient’s freedom of movement. It is only an acceptable "least harmful" solution when safety is at risk and treatment cannot be guaranteed in any other way.

Forced medication refers to administering medication (e.g. sedatives) against the patient’s will. It is a measure that can only be applied for therapeutic reasons.

Isolation involves separating the patient for care, nursing, and treatment in an isolation room. This is a restrictive measure that can only be applied for strictly therapeutic reasons.