Can you force someone to see a doctor?

[StateOfDuh]

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Ohio
My mother is in fairly poor health and it's getting worse. We've tried to get her to see the doc for years now. I even recently told her I was going to call an ambulance on her and she said she'd send them away. I was woindering if someone is of sound mind, can we force them to get treatment? And if not (I hope this doesn't sound too cold, but I've been worried about it), if something were to happen to her, do we have to worry about being held responsible for her lack of treatment? If so, is there something we can do to protect ourselves against that should the worst happen?

 

[BlondiePB]

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Ohio
My mother is in fairly poor health and it's getting worse. We've tried to get her to see the doc for years now. I even recently told her I was going to call an ambulance on her and she said she'd send them away. I was woindering if someone is of sound mind, can we force them to get treatment? And if not (I hope this doesn't sound too cold, but I've been worried about it), if something were to happen to her, do we have to worry about being held responsible for her lack of treatment? If so, is there something we can do to protect ourselves against that should the worst happen?

Does your mother have a "caretaker" (including a family member) and/or someone that assists her with activities of daily living?

How old is mom?

 

[seniorjudge]

Q: I was woindering if someone is of sound mind, can we force them to get treatment?
A: No, if I want to starve myself or not go to the doctor when I am bleeding internally or whatever, it is totally up to me (if I am in sound mind).

Q: And if not (I hope this doesn't sound too cold, but I've been worried about it), if something were to happen to her, do we have to worry about being held responsible for her lack of treatment?
A: Responsible to whom? If you are worried about criminal liability (or even civil liability) I would certainly be documenting my attempts to get her to a doctor.

Q: If so, is there something we can do to protect ourselves against that should the worst happen?
A: See answer above.