Ceasing to take medication for a mental health problem , even though this may increase the risk of a relapse , can be viewed as more rational than jumping from a great height with only a piece of elastic tied round the ankles .So what right shoul dthe Law have to compel someone take medication?what limits should there be to offficial intervention?
2007-01-12 22:17:49 · 10 answers · asked by vegaz6 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
The law has every right because failure to take medication could result in a large, uncontrollable adult who is incapable of telling right from wrong to be loose in the general public, thus being a danger to themself and everybody else.
2007-01-12 23:02:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your medication is prescribed to "normalise" your mental state so that you are not a danger to yourself or others. Why should you be forced to take it? Because, your treatment is helping you to feel ok, therefore you think you no longer need it. But you do. Stopping taking it brings your symptoms back and you can beome irrational again without being aware of it. Thus you may endanger yourself and/or others. The others, i.e. society, have the right to protect themselves from you. I had to deal with this problem with a relative who argued exactly like you. He relapsed and was very ill and hospitalised several times. He now takes his medicine and functions brilliantly, living an enviably adventurous life to the full. So, be good and keep well.
2007-01-13 10:31:13 · answer #2 · answered by dilettante 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were not specific regarding what medication for what purpose. How can the medication cause a "relapse", a relapse of what?
If you are a danger to yourself or others, the law has every right to insist you take whatever is necessary to control you in some way. How selfish can a person be to endanger others? You have no right.
2007-01-13 08:01:26 · answer #3 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the nature of the mental condition. Is the patient a danger to themselves and/or others if not on the medication? If yes,then the patient will either have a mental health nurse call round each day to administer the medication via injection or the patient will be sectioned so as to ensure the proper dosage is taken each day.
2007-01-13 06:29:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well i guess they have the right when you are an endanger to yourself or anyone around you. Some disorders you have to take med's for the rest of your life, and if you don't well you end up hurting someone or yourself , or even do worse. That is when the court steps in when you are dangerous if you are not taking your med's. So they have to take you to court to show proof that you need to take those meds or you are not safe on the streets with the other people out there, or with yourself. So i beleive that would give them the right.
2007-01-13 06:38:10 · answer #5 · answered by Ladyofathousandfaces 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am speaking as a carer for someone who has a mental health problem so I do understand the problems associated with it.
The thing is with medication is that it keeps yourself and others safe, if you stop taking them, it can possibly lead to yourself or others being injured.
That is why the law is the way that it is.
If you are not taking your medication at the moment at least be careful, there are people who love you.
2007-01-13 06:27:29 · answer #6 · answered by Peter H 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think the proposed legislation is a sensible addition to the mental health act. If somebody is a danger to themselves or others, it makes sense to maintain some element of control over them. At the moment, all you can do is detain such people which in most cases is undesirable. Adding some legal compulsion to therapy gives an added impetus to proceed with it. I also liked the idea of some kind of reward for proceeding with therapy.
Ta.
2007-01-13 09:17:31 · answer #7 · answered by chopchubes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my. I understand that sometimes it gets tiring to have to take perscription meds. but If your bipolar or something along those lines just relax and try not to get frustrated and think of it as an everyday multivitamin. I saw too many people jump from the Golden Gate Bridge to ever want that to happen to anyone. If your going to bungi make sure you have the chord on. Kidding. Think happy thoughts. And you can mail me if you need someone to talk to. Be safe.
2007-01-13 06:31:02 · answer #8 · answered by JAMI E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The law cannot compel someone to take medication unless they are an immediate threat to themselves or others.
2007-01-13 15:10:51 · answer #9 · answered by ~Christine~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can't unless one is a danger and there is a court order. We all have the right to refuse care and meds... However, i do not recommend it.
2007-01-13 06:23:47 · answer #10 · answered by Mommadog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋