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The Joint Commission Has Banned the Use of Text Messaging

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The Joint Commission has banned the use of text messaging for patient data.


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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

A psychiatric treatment involving electrically induced seizures to provide relief from mental disorders.

Major Depression

A serious medical condition characterized by persistent sadness, lack of interest in life, and other physical and emotional symptoms that interfere with daily functioning.

Deinstitutionalisation

The practice of substituting extensive psychiatric hospital stays with more integrated community-based mental health care for individuals with mental health conditions or developmental disabilities.

Inpatient Population

Individuals who are hospitalized and receiving medical treatment or care within a facility.

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