Care-Related Hospitalisation («Fürsorgerische Unterbringung, FU»)

With care-related hospitalisation, people can be admitted to a clinic or home against their will. This constitutes an encroachment on their rights and freedom. The measure may therefore only be ordered if a doctor determines that the person concerned is a danger to themselves and cannot be cared for or treated in any other way. This measure must be proportionate, comply with the legal requirements and have been ordered in a correct procedure. Otherwise, those affected can appeal.

The institution also regularly reviews whether the measure is still appropriate. The KESB also does this. In addition, the person concerned or a close relative can submit a request for discharge at any time. Affected persons must be released immediately if the conditions for placement are no longer met.

If the person concerned does not agree with the decision to release them, they can lodge an appeal. A court will then review the decision. The appeal does not have to contain a statement of reasons and the court must generally reach a decision within five days.