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Is it ok to force someone to see a doctor against their will?

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Court order: An adult not under legal restraints cannot be forced to see a doctor unless the conditions are such that you can obtain a court order to allow this. If you physically drag such a person to a doctor, you would be guilty of assault and battery.

Dr Conovalciuc agreed

Answered 7/15/2013

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