Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 853 - Emergency

Nothing in this article is intended to prohibit the physician from taking appropriate action in an emergency. An emergency exists when there is a sudden marked change in the patient's condition so that action is immediately necessary for the preservation of the life or the prevention of serious bodily harm to the patient or others, and it is impracticable to first obtain consent. If antipsychotic medication is administered during an emergency, such medication shall be only that which is required to treat the emergency condition and shall be provided in ways that are least restrictive of the personal liberty of the patient.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 853

1. Editorial correction of NOTE filed 10-26-82 (Register 82, No. 44).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 5325, 5326 and 5326.95, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 5325 and 5325.1, Welfare and Institutions Code; Cobbs v. Grant (1972) 8 Cal. 3d 229.

1. Editorial correction of Note filed 10-26-82 (Register 82, No. 44).