I know a man named Jack
(changed for privacy reasons). Five
years ago, he was put under conservatorship because he was a binge
drinker. A professional conservator was
hired. It was conservatorship of the estate – in other words – the money that
was established. No conservatorship of the person was created.
He was given medications by
his doctor, some for dementia, others to pacify him. He refused to take them, which is his
right. (He has a history of being
anti-drug, except for alcohol.) Were his
wishes honored? No. Since he wouldn’t take the drugs, they’ve
been put in his food. Some are
antipsychotic medications like Saroquel….
~Bryan Rosen