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conym5 - 02-20-10 08:57
21-year-old female, who recently moved from another state, is hospitalized for attempting suicide by taking an overdose of medications. On the third day of her hospital stay, she insists, under threat of a lawsuit, that her medications be stopped and that she be discharged from the hospital Her sensorium is clear. next step?
conym5 - 02-20-10 08:57
21-year-old female, who recently moved from another state, is hospitalized for attempting suicide by taking an overdose of medications. On the third day of her hospital stay, she insists, under threat of a lawsuit, that her medications be stopped and that she be discharged from the hospital Her sensorium is clear. next step?
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Re: ethics
conym5 - 02-20-10 16:57 detention is mandatory in case of patients with both suicidal homicidal and suicidal thoughtsischarge her against medical advice is not advisable in this case..
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Re: ethics abnathpr - 05-23-10 01:12 
posted by sam1971 on 05-05-10 23:31
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But dont you think that since she is a major citizen, it will be her decision that will be valued rt??.....
Im not sure... but no really convinced with the answer... :)
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