10948 —הדרכה על אשפוז ושכנוע לטיפול של בן

Guidance on Hospitalization and Persuasion for a Son's Treatment

[ה'תשל"ג]
The Rebbe advises that if the doctor familiar with the son recommends hospitalization, the parents should follow this advice, possibly using strong sedatives to ease resistance. The Rebbe discourages sending a letter directly to the son, as it may seem like betrayal.
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[ה'תשל"ג]

שלום וברכה!

באם

לדעת רופא המכיר את בנו שי' – והרי מזכיר רופא המטפל בו – טוב שיכנס לביה"ח – בודאי ייעצם איך להביא זה לפועל (כיון

שרגיל

הדבר שצריכים לשכנוע (או בלית ברירה – להכריחם)).

– כמדומה שמהעצות בזה – שנותנים כדורי הרגעה חזקים, שזה מחליש ג"כ כח ההתנגדות של האדם.

הרופא היֵיז שי' הוא יר"ש, ובמילא יוכל להסבירו שע"פ שו"ע צריך כו'.

מכתב ממני לבנו – ה"ז יהי' ראי' בעיניו שהלשינו עליו

וכו'

– ואין זה רצוי

כלל

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אזכיר עה"צ.

[5733]

Shalom u'Vrachah!

If, according to the doctor who knows your son—and you mention the doctor treating him—it is good for him to enter the hospital, surely he will advise you how to make this happen (since it is common that persuasion is needed, or if there is no choice—to force them).

It seems that one of the methods in such cases is to give strong sedatives, which also weakens a person's resistance. Dr. Yeyz is G‑d-fearing and can explain why it is necessary, etc.

A letter from me to your son—this would appear to him as if you informed on him, etc.—and this is not desirable at all.

I will mention it at the Tziyun.


Summary

The Rebbe guides parents to follow medical advice regarding their son's hospitalization and suggests relying on a trusted doctor's guidance for persuasion. He cautions against direct intervention that could harm trust and offers prayers for success.

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