RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Pregnant Women and the Use of Corrections Restraints and Substance Use Commitment
JF Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online
JO J Am Acad Psychiatry Law
FD American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law
SP 359
OP 368
VO 43
IS 3
A1 Ryan C. H. Hall
A1 Susan Hatters Friedman
A1 Abhishek Jain
YR 2015
UL http://jaapl.org/content/43/3/359.abstract
AB Recent evolving trends in the United States legal system regarding how policies and laws are applied to pregnant women include concerns over the use of restraints or shackles in pregnant inmates and forced treatment or commitment of pregnant women for substance abuse. These topics raise many questions, such as: how violent are women, particularly pregnant women; what are the informed consent and treatment implications; and who is at risk of harm? In addition, questions have been raised regarding maternal versus fetal rights, especially when the mother uses substances during a pregnancy. We review legal decisions and organizational position statements and highlight ethics-related concerns.