Seeking adults from Vancouver BC Canada for information gathering

Seeking patients in Vancouver BC Canada (* moderator approved *)

Hi

This is a bit niche but I am seeking people who are/have been patients of the provincial eating disorder program in Vancouver BC and have been hospitalized at St Paul’s Hospital on the medical ward.

I was there recently and was there voluntarily. I wanted to be there and had bern willing and able to eat my trays with no issue, and able to do so without behaviours of any kind. AND also able to eat 100% of it without supervision (but willing to have a one to one if they wanted) BUT was still summarily involuntarily committed and put on bed rest. Then after four days I was told they would only keep me there and treat me if I again “agreed” to be involuntarily committed, rapidly tube fed and then discharged. No other options would be considered.

The way they are operating I believe is highly unethical. I do understand instances where there actions are appropriate. But I am not the me I was at a younger age and I’ve worked hella hard to be able to now keep my word and follow through.

I talked to the ethics department and they say I’m not alone in my complaints. Now I’m considering drafting a letter to the Minister of Health and would love other voices to be involved.

If you gave had a similar issue and wish to, please DM. You do not have to give your name if you don’t want to.

Thanks.