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Made for living - Unintended power dynamics: Are locks the issue?

In secure mental health settings, something as ordinary as a bedroom door can quietly reshape power, dignity and distress. This article explores how mechanical locking systems create unintended dependency for patients, strain for staff, and flashpoints on wards - and how independent electronic patient locking can restore autonomy, calm and a sense of safety without compromising care
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buildingbetterhealthcare.com broke the news in on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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