W. Va. Code R. § 64-74-8 - Right to Refuse Treatment

8.1. As a participant in the program planning process, a consumer has the right to object to or refuse any aspect of the individualized program plan or treatment plan.

8.2. If informal discussion and negotiation do not resolve differences, a consumer's right to object to or refuse treatment shall be recognized as legitimate, and shall be responded to in accordance with the provisions of the behavioral health service's consumer grievance procedure.

8.3. A consumer who has refused psychotropic medications or other recommended therapy has the right to have an agreed-upon effective alternative treatment offered, and it shall be provided if the consumer consents and if within the scope of the behavioral health service's practice.

8.4. A consumer has the right to orally refuse medication or other treatment that overrides prior written consent, except in emergency situations in which it is documented that the absence of medication or other treatment would be harmful to the consumer or others.

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W. Va. Code R. § 64-74-8