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Does a youth have the right to refuse medication?

April 26, 2017medication refuse right youth

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Does a youth have the right to refuse medication?

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Yes. The forced (involuntary) administration of medication is not permitted under any circumstances. Each facility must develop a Medication Refusal form or utilize the Department’s Right to Refuse Care form. This form should be completed each time a youth refuses care.