
Originally Posted by
Buffalobiian
Because it's using a public resource.
I'm looking at this from the point of view of a public health service where all beds are pretty much a scarce resource, mental health beds included. If you don't need to be here, get out. Others do.
If this was a private hospital and they're paying via private insurance, then the insurance company would be on the doctor's ass regarding their progress - what's wrong with the patient, what can be achieved via staying in hospital and how long that'd take.
If this was some private place, they're paying out of pocket and she's staying because she's "scared" and wishes to live in a bubble/hotel and everyone involved is happy to pay for it - then she can continue living in a nursing-staffed hotel. Sure.