Núcleo Disca

Points of interest:

• The study analyzes involuntary medical treatments in mental health.
• There is a conflict between protecting a person and respecting their autonomy.
• There is very little research on this topic.
• The article aims to serve as a guide to change the laws in Chile.
• There is a need to debate whether these measures should be reformed or abolished.
• It highlights that these treatments take away basic freedoms from people.
• Institutions must prepare to manage disagreements among doctors, judges, and patients.

Notes:

• The points of interest were written for dissemination purposes and were based on the publication. The points of interest cannot be cited as they are not part of the publication.
• This article was originally published in Spanish.

Marshall, P. (2026). Nudos críticos para la regulación jurídica de las medidas no consentidas en salud mental. Pro Jure Revista De Derecho - Pontificia Universidad Católica De Valparaíso, 66. https://doi.org/10.4151/S02810-76592026066-1551