Can They Admit Me Against My Will?

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Registered: 02-24-2005
Can They Admit Me Against My Will?
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Tue, 02-21-2006 - 8:57am

Another question about the pdoc.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 02-21-2006 - 10:25am

I am not sure I guess I always thought they could. But they would have to be pretty sure you were a danger to yourself. I know if dh is on the ambulance and someone says they want to kill themselves in front of them, they are required to bring them to the hospital. Not sure when it comes to pdoc. Hopefully someone else will be able to answer your question.

Just answer honestly today. You won't be committed because of it, of this I am sure.

Missy

 
 
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Registered: 09-01-2004
Tue, 02-21-2006 - 11:52am

The laws vary from state to state, as to what is sufficient cause to do so & also how long that "hold" can be.