Norwegian hospitals illegally restrain patients for days; ombudsman demands action

Norway's Civil Ombudsman found all six investigated hospitals illegally kept patients in belt restraints for extended periods, some up to 18 days. The ombudsman warns of human rights violations and demands immediate corrective measures and national statistics on force use. This systemic failure in psychiatric care raises legal and ethical concerns, though no immediate market impact is evident.

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