Many correctional health care law suits stem from dissatisfaction over medication choices, ranging from cases where the patient wants a different drug or is incapable of making good medical decisions. This seminar explores claims including involuntary medication, health care proxies, medication noncompliance and resulting discontinuation, and informed consent. Learn about federal and state laws on these topics, as well as best practices and how to lessen litigation risk.

Learning Objectives:

• Examine the federal due process requirements surrounding involuntary medication in corrections
• Discuss the factors that courts examine to determine if a patient is competent to make medical decisions and the role of health care proxies
• Describe the necessary documentation to legally support a decision to discontinue a noncompliant patient's medication

Level: Intermediate