An act relating to administration of involuntary psychiatric medication in emergency circumstances
Rep. Wood of Waterbury moved that the Committee on Human Services be relieved of the bill and that the same be committed to the Committee on Health Care, which was agreed to
Summary
The bill lets a patient’s treating physician administer involuntary psychiatric medication in an emergency when a court order has not yet been issued. It requires the physician to inform the patient, a refusal or inability to refuse, and joint approval by hospital and state medical directors, with strict time limits and documentation. The measure aims to address imminent risk while protecting patient rights.
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