Family vs. Hospital

[ed421]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida

I have an elderly family member who was rushed to the hospital for chest pains and a sore on his head. In his frustration with his medical problems he was mad and stated just give me a gun so I can end it. His wife upon calling 911 ,worried about his chest pain told the operator about his comment about killing himself. Now the hospital wants to send him to another facility for physological analysis. This si completely unnessasary. Does the family have any way of stopping them from moving him.

[Ozark_Sophist]

Originally Posted by ed421

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida

I have an elderly family member who was rushed to the hospital for chest pains and a sore on his head. In his frustration with his medical problems he was mad and stated just give me a gun so I can end it. His wife upon calling 911 ,worried about his chest pain told the operator about his comment about killing himself. Now the hospital wants to send him to another facility for physological analysis. This si completely unnessasary. Does the family have any way of stopping them from moving him.

Why can't a psychologist evaluate the family member at the current hospital?

If a doctor orders an involuntary committment, the family would have to challenge it in court.

[moburkes]

Originally Posted by ed421

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida

I have an elderly family member who was rushed to the hospital for chest pains and a sore on his head. In his frustration with his medical problems he was mad and stated just give me a gun so I can end it. His wife upon calling 911 ,worried about his chest pain told the operator about his comment about killing himself. Now the hospital wants to send him to another facility for physological analysis. This si completely unnessasary. Does the family have any way of stopping them from moving him.

How could you possibly determine this person's state of mind better than a medical professional?

[lealea1005]

Originally Posted by ed421

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida

I have an elderly family member who was rushed to the hospital for chest pains and a sore on his head. In his frustration with his medical problems he was mad and stated just give me a gun so I can end it. His wife upon calling 911 ,worried about his chest pain told the operator about his comment about killing himself. Now the hospital wants to send him to another facility for physological analysis. This si completely unnessasary. Does the family have any way of stopping them from moving him.

OP, did you ever think that maybe your family member verbalizes his anger and frustration because he is DEPRESSED over his condition and/or current quality of life? Medical personnel are aware that he verbalized his desire to commit suicide. They are now morally and legally obligated to intervene. Evaluation of his psychological issues is appropriate and necessary.

[ecmst12]

Unless you are a licensed mental health professional, you are completely unqualified to determine whether an evaluation is necessary or not. You should be glad the hospital is being thorough to determine if further mental health treatment is warrented.