Petition To Determine Incapacity To Refuse Treatment With Antipsychotic Medication {RI-PR052}

RI-PR052 - PETITION TO DETERMINE INCAPACITY TO REFUSE TREATMENT WITH ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATION. This form is used by a treating physician to petition the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, for a legal determination regarding a patient’s capacity to refuse treatment with antipsychotic medication. It is typically filed when a patient is under involuntary detention due to mental health conditions and the physician believes the patient is unable to provide informed consent for necessary treatment. The petition outlines the patient's mental health status, prior explanations given to the patient about their condition and treatment, their responses, the physician’s professional opinion on their capacity, and alternative treatments considered. It seeks court approval to administer the prescribed antipsychotic medication without the patient’s consent under the authority of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Approved for Optional Use. Welfare and Institutions Code §5332 et seq. www.FormsWorkflow.com