involuntary patients

Is It Legal To Refuse Medical Treatment?

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Is It Legal To Refuse Medical Treatment? For most non-life threatening treatments you have a right to refuse medical treatment. Most states have statutes that codify your right to consent and refuse. For example, in California, Health & Safety Code section 1262.6(a)(3) states, “Each hospital shall provide each patient … What can you do if

How To 302 Someone?

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How To 302 Someone? There are two parts to a 302: evaluation and admission. Any person (including police and doctors) can petition or request an involuntary psychiatric evaluation for another person. The person requesting the evaluation is known as the “petitioner.” The petitioner will describe the behavior that is concerning. How does a 302 Work