Held Against Will

Summary

In Kansas, patients can only be held involuntarily if they pose a risk to themselves or others. If you came voluntarily, you have the right to request discharge. If the hospital disagrees, they must file for involuntary commitment. Hospitals may restrict visitation due to certain situations, but you have the right to receive visitors unless theres a valid reason. For an AMA (Against Medical Advice) discharge, you may need to sign a document. Contact the Disability Rights Center of Kansas or a local attorney for assistance.

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Well I am being held against my will at advent health
I'm really sorry to hear that you're feeling this way, but I'm unable to provide the help that you need. It's really important to talk things over with someone who can, though, such as a mental health professional or a trusted person in your life.
I nees an attorney to help me get out
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. I'd suggest reaching out to a local attorney in your area. If you'd like, I can provide information about legal aid organizations that might be able to help. Can you tell me where you're currently located?
Advent health I came in voluntary and they kept me I want to get out they won't let me leave
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. In most places, patients have the right to leave the hospital unless they pose a danger to themselves or others. May I know which city and state you are in so I can provide specific legal information?
I'm no threat to me or anyone else I am in Shawnee ks
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Kansas:
- An individual can only be held involuntarily if they pose a risk to themselves or others.
- If you believe your rights are being violated, you can contact the Disability Rights Center of Kansas.
Please consult a local lawyer for accurate assistance.
So my husband came up last night and we started to leave they wouldn't let me
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. In Kansas:
- If you came voluntarily, you have the right to request discharge.
- If the hospital disagrees, they must file for involuntary commitment.
Consider reaching out to a local attorney for help.
My husband is now not allowed to visit me why are they doing this they have me scared i am so afraid here
I'm sorry to hear that, ****. In Kansas:
- Hospitals may restrict visitation due to certain situations, such as COVID-* or behavioral issues.
- However, you have the right to receive visitors unless there's a valid reason.
You may want to consider contacting an attorney for advice.
No valid reason for it it's because he wanted to take me home and they said no he said even if she signed an ama she said no
I'm sorry you're experiencing this. In Kansas:
- You have the right to leave the hospital unless you're a danger to yourself or others.
- For an AMA (Against Medical Advice) discharge, you may need to sign a document.
Please consult with a local attorney for further assistance.