The right of a psychiatric patient to refuse forced treatment is basedupon five theories: 1) the 8th amendment's protection against cruel and unusalpunishment; 2 & 3) the First Amendment's protection of free speech (freedomof thought / ideas) and fr - 0 views
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Alexis Smith on 05 Sep 11The right of a patient to refuse treatment is based upon five constitutional protections [1]: n the 8th amendment's protection against cruel and unusual punishment n the 1st amendment's protection of free speech (freedom of thought / ideas) n the 1st amendment's protection of freedom of religion n the more broadly interpreted right to privacy n the 14th amendment's protection of liberty (the right to be free from unjustified intrusions on personal security).