What are my rights?

Mrs Sam · 11-06-2018, 09:48 PM

Does anyone know if I have the right to refuse medication or involvement of CMHT or crisis team if I don’t want it? I’m not under any sort of treatment order.

tamobhuuta · 12-06-2018, 08:50 AM

Yes but if you or someone else is at risk or you need treatment in hospital they can section you.

Mrs Sam · 12-06-2018, 12:26 PM

Not in hospital or on any form of section so should be ok.

tamobhuuta · 12-06-2018, 04:28 PM

There is a Mind helpline for the legal stuff so they might be able to help more with your circumstances. https://www.mind.org.uk/information-...EaApc_EALw_wcB

Mrs Sam · 12-06-2018, 05:23 PM

Thanks for that I’ll have a read xxx

tiptoes · 12-06-2018, 05:40 PM

In my experience if you have some insight they don't force you. There have been times when I have been unwilling to cooperate with their plans but since I wasn't a risk to myself or others they begrudgingly let me continue. Eventually I came around so I don't know how long they would have let me continue.

Mrs Sam · 12-06-2018, 09:41 PM

I think o might restart my meds. Even just to get rid of the discontinuation side effects.