Law 3101A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Hamilton Health Sciences, Alternative Cancer Treatments, Viral Load
5 May 2016
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Neto diagnosed in teens for having a bipolar affective disorder. She objected to anti-psychotic drugs that were prescribed to her. Doctor found her to be incapable of making treatment decisions. Based on her refusal to acknowledge that she had a bipolar disorder or was currently manic & her delusional beliefs about lithium and her other medications. Court stated key issue is in determining if the patients can appreciate the consequences of their treatment decisions is whether they have the ability to evaluate the relevant information. To solve the issue the court adopted the three indicators used to resolve the issue in starson v. swayze. Even after neto has been given anti-psychotic medication that made her outwardly calmer and more coherent, she reiterated her opposition to the medication. Court concluded that neto had the ability to appreciate the consequences of her decision and granted her appeal.
