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Re: Psych questionFrom: DoctorJoe@aol.comFri Mar 22 18:22:35 2002
In a message dated 3/22/02 12:50:40 PM, rchudacoff@mylinuxisp.com writes: << What do I do now? My gut feeling is to call her husband and have her admitted to a psych hospital. I’d lose a patient, but what are the legal and ethical rights? She seems competent and not likely to kill herself at this time. >> Depends on your jurisdicition. You need to find out from your friendly neighborhood healthcare lawyer whether there is a specific statute where you are immunizing doctors who notify the authorities/potential victims/family about patients who may be dangerous to themselves/others. Really... you may have a specific immunity under the circumstances you describe. Call one now! Joe P.
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