This fundamental right to refuse medical treatment is considered a negative right—the right to not be touched and to be free from unwanted medical interventions ...

In most cases, you cannot be forced to take medication. We explain some exceptions where you may have to take medication, even if you haven't agreed to.

24 июл. 2023 г. · A patient's right to the refusal of care is founded upon one of the basic ethical principles of medicine, autonomy.

18 янв. 2024 г. · A mentally competent adult has the legal right to refuse medical treatment even if causes them serious illness or death.

Competent patients have the right to refuse any medical treatment, including blood and blood product transfusions, for themselves.

The Supreme Court has recognized that the Due Process Clause subsumes a constitutionally protected right to refuse medical care.

The Supreme Court has recognized that the Due Process Clause subsumes a constitutionally protected right to refuse medical care.

4 февр. 2022 г. · You have the right to be free from unnecessary or excessive medication. This means the facility cannot give you medication as punishment or for ...

This means that even if you are hospitalized against your will, you have the right to refuse medications you don't want, don't agree with, or don't understand.

Although the right to refuse medical treatment is universally recognized as a fundamental principle of liberty, this right is not always honored.