This sounds like bad news to me... especially the bit about treatment compliance. I know a lot of people (myself included) have had difficulties with medication and I'm concerned that forcing people to comply with treatment is not only a breach of basic rights, it could result in a lot of mistreated individuals. For example, about a year ago my only option of a psychiatrist put me on a medication that made me very sick and increasingly depressed. Because I had no way to get a second opinion, I had to deal with her negligence for several months. I've very certain that there will be a lot more people with similar experiences if this bill is implemented. There is just no way to ensure that people will be on the right medication or have competent providers.
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