Every clinical encounter includes a potential element of coercion and hierarchy; these components may be inescapable in any relationship between patients and healthcare personnel. However, knowledge of factors that lead to perceived coercion may elucidate ways to limit these components. The observations presented in this study indicated that, when a coerced admission is planned, information and collaboration with the patient will likely facilitate a better experience during admission and treatment for the patients, and thereby, a better process towards recovery. The findings of this study may yield new insights for healthcare professionals and policy makers.