how can you convince a family member to keep a relative in a medical hospital for treatment of psychosis?

[Stephanie]

If he's in a hospital, they force the medication compliance. If they eat or don't eat is completely up to them though. You could call the hospital and talk to the staff or doctor but if this family member is higher up than you (a parent vs. an aunt) then that will be difficult to do. I would still stress my concerns though so they can make an educated decision when deciding to or not to release him.

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