A psychiatric patient is discharged by the concerned medical officer after their relatives furnish a bond along with an undertaking that the mentally ill person shall be prevented from causing injury to self or others. The patient got discharged under which type of discharge?

Correct option is B

Ans. (b) Under special circumstances
Sol. The patient is discharged under special circumstances when the relatives take responsibility for the patient's safety and ensure they do not harm themselves or others. This type of discharge is often used for psychiatric patients who may not be able to make decisions for themselves but are being discharged due to certain legal or medical considerations.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Voluntary basis – Incorrect. A voluntary discharge occurs when the patient willingly agrees to be discharged, without any external conditions.
· (b) Under special circumstances – Correct answer. This discharge occurs when there are specific conditions, such as relatives taking responsibility for the patient's safety, and the patient is not able to make independent decisions.
· (c) On reception order – Incorrect. This refers to the patient being admitted to a psychiatric facility based on a legal order, not being discharged.
· (d) Admitted by police – Incorrect. This refers to the patient being brought to the hospital under police custody, not being discharged.