North Dakota Code 25-03.1-18.2 – Guardian consent to involuntary treatment with prescribed medication
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Notwithstanding sections 25-03.1-16, 25-03.1-18.1, and 25-03.1-24, if a patient refuses treatment with prescribed medication, a treating physician, physician assistant, clinical nurse specialist, or advanced practice registered nurse may treat the patient with prescribed mood stabilizer or antipsychotic medication upon consent of the patient’s guardian pursuant to sections 30.1-28-16 through 30.1-28-18.
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 25-03.1-18.2
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.