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Question for UCS/Dean of Students office (or whoever you think is appropriate): Next time, can you make sure to let the student know that BC won’t overuse the involuntary LOA policy, and that hospitalization is not meant to be punitive to the best possible?

Question for UCS/Dean of Students office (or whoever you think is appropriate): Next time, can you make sure to let the student know that BC won't overuse the involuntary LOA policy, and that hospitalization is not meant to be punitive to the best possible? Cuz the university policy on the website wasn't very clear or helpful at the moment. It's very scary that the nurses and doctor at the hospital use that to scare you--such as telling you not to argue for outdoor fresh air time, or to take whatever medication or treatment suggested (Or school won't let you back, as they said.) I think the treatment works better when it doesn't come as a threat.
Question for UCS/Dean of Students office (or whoever you think is appropriate): Next time, can you make sure to let the student know that BC won’t overuse the involuntary LOA policy, and that hospitalization is not meant to be punitive to the best possible? Cuz the university policy on the website wasn’t very clear or helpful at the moment. It’s very scary that the nurses and doctor at the hospital use that to scare you–such as telling you not to argue for outdoor fresh air time, or to take whatever medication or treatment suggested (Or school won’t let you back, as they said.) I think the treatment works better when it doesn’t come as a threat.

That does seem like a way that could risk damaging a patient’s trust & confidence. I’m sorry that happened. Please reach out to the Dean of Students office. I’m sure they would be interested to hear about your experiences, and would be attentive and compassionate. Here is the contact invitation in response to another post: “Please contact Caroline Davis, Associate Dean for Student Outreach & Support at caroline.davis.2@bc.edu, 617-552-3470 or by stopping by 448 Maloney Hall to schedule an appointment.”