I'm sorry but what i said about voluntary and involuntary patients is correct - at least in my country. And i've been both sectioned and voluntary. Not everyone admitted to a hospital is a danger to themselves and others and are allowed to function normally provided they're observed at regular intervals and live within hospital grounds.

I think we need to be careful not to taint hospitals as these places where only the craziest and most dangerous people end up. If we do our research and ask all the right questions, we can ensure that we give ourselves the best chance for treatment.

At the end of the day we have a responsibility too - if our expectations are to treat a hospital like a prison, or conversely, a hotel then aren't we setting ourselves up for disappointment?

Just do your research, be honest about what your expectations are and remember that as a voluntary patient you have a lot more responsibility and decision making to do in regards to your treatment.

Please don't be put off. You have a right to inpatient care if that's what you feel is best.