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Can an adult with a diagnosis of a mental health disorder refuse doctor orders? Why or why not?
Question : Can an adult with a diagnosis of a mental health disorder refuse doctor orders? Why or why not?
This individual has a dual diagnosis of General anxiety disorder and an Eating disorder. Does that person have any rights? This person isn’t severely affected nor in danger of thier self or others.
eating disorder diagnosis
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Answer by NautyRN
Yes, they can refuse & yes they do have rights. Even in the hospital setting a patient has rights, they can refuse their medication & it would take a special court order to determine if the hospital staff must force the patient to take their medication.
As long as this person is not in danger to themselves or others they can go merrily on their happy way without being forced to take medication.
The laws change when the above criteria changes.
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#2 written by Michele 1 year ago
Severly effected may not show outwardly but may be inwardly mentally and physically. As an adult one can refuse to follow up on Dr.s orders. As someone who has done that…it only prolongs the inevitable. It will have to be dealt with eventually and then it may be worse and more difficult to overcome.
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#4 written by Ginkgo 1 year ago
Yes. This person has all the authority and the doctor has no authority at all aver her. If she is taken to court and the judge declares her mentally incommitent then she will have no rights since she is totally crazy. See site below for natural help for anxiety including foods the USDA found to have antianxiety effects.
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#5 written by nakita 1 year ago
they have more rights than you or me. first of all is this person his/her own guardian? if yes and you feel he/she is in danger than you will have to contact your local community mental health agency there you will need to file a petition for hospitalization. do this only if there is disturbances in their daily living or if there is danger in harming self or others. you can get a court order to where the person has to follow all treatment from the doctor or they will be hospitalized. seek out all options and do not be afraid to ask questions. i hope i’ve helped.
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#6 written by sharon b 1 year ago
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#8 written by Christine M 1 year ago
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I think it depends on the illness. I someone has a mental disorder that is severe enough that they cannot fend for themselves, then they probably do not have a choice in the matter. These are people who usually are in mental institutions or have illnesses like schizophrenia.