The right to refuse treatment: an uncertain future.
Right to refuse treatment decisions have seldom considered many potential consequences. This discussion will explore some of these possible consequences and their potential effect upon patients, psychiatry, and society.
Leong
G B
GB
Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles.
Silva
J A
JA
D000987:Antisocial Personality Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003134:Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011329:Prisoners / Q000523:psychology*; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014481:United States
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