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O.C.G.A. § 37-7-163: Mental Health — O.C.G.A. § 37-7-163
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes state policy protecting patients' physical integrity and right to refuse medication, except in emergencies or when unsafe. Patients may request protective orders and have treatment decisions reviewed by multiple physicians.
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