Thread: Anyone to opt out of forced pychiatry?
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Old 11-19-2011, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Bobomb92 View Post
I am in the state of Maryland. Is there ANYTHING i can do? also i am 19 years old
I AM NOT A LAWYER. For legal advice/opinion, consult an attorney.

In most cases/states, a competent person of legal age has the right to refuse medical treatment, however there are many variables involved, one of them being "medical treatment" being applicable to somatic (physical - not mental) illness.

http://psychrights.org/articles/rightorefuse.htm

Also Google: +maryland right to refuse psychiatric treatment
(Be sure to include the plus (+) symbol immediately in front of "maryland")

HTH,

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