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Helsingin HAO 16.02.2015 15/0124/2 AI generated

Mental health law appeal dismissed; court upheld administrative decision regarding patient rights and treatment measures.

Case Number Helsingin HAO 16.02.2015 15/0124/2
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

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The Administrative Court dismissed the appeal against the decision to revoke a patient's right to refuse treatment under the Mental Health Act. The appellant argued that the measures violated their autonomy, while the lower authority maintained the necessity for compulsory care due to the patient's condition. The court ruled that the statutory criteria for revoking refusal rights were met, upholding the original administrative decision.

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Mielenterveyslaki 9 ja 9 a §: The court established that a patient's right to refuse treatment may be revoked if the patient lacks capacity to make the decision and the treatment is medically necessary to prevent harm.

Keywords

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Mental Health Act Refusal of Treatment Patient Capacity Compulsory Care Administrative Appeal Revocation of Rights Medical Necessity

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Mielenterveyslaki 9
Mielenterveyslaki 9 ja 9 a §
Mielenterveyslaki 9 a §
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Mielenterveyslaki 9 ja 9 a §

Asian ovat ratkaisseet hallinto-oikeuden jäsenet Anja Sahla, Jaana Hemminki (t) ja Veronica Pimenoff.

Asian esittelijä Simo Vainio-Kaila.

Päätös on lainvoimainen.