Date
of Last Review 10/13/08
SME: Director of Social Services
Physicians must notify the court of treatment recommendations so that the Court
can make an accurate assessment of the need for commitment.
The attending physician completes and signs a Certificate of Least Restrictive Alternative for:
 | Patients under an Order of Protective Custody |
| Patients being considered for modification from out-patient to in-patient status |
The MHMRA/UTHCPC Court Liaison or designee distributes copies as follows:
| Original to County Clerk's Office |
| Copy to the Court |
| Copy to patient's medical record |
| Copy to Court Liaison's file |
Revision of treatment recommendation is as follows:
| The attending physician can reevaluate and revise the treatment recommendation anytime preceding the patient's final court hearing. |
| The attending physician must complete and sign a revised Certificate of Least Restrictive Alternative form noting in the Comments section the reason(s) for the revision. |
| The attending physician submits the revised form to the MHMRA/UTHCPC Court Liaison's office in time to be filed with the County Clerk's office at least 24 hours prior to the patient's final hearing. |
The MHMRA Court Liaison or designee distributes copies of the revised form same as the original.
If a change in treatment becomes necessary the day before court or in an emergency situation, the attending physician must contact the MHMRA court physician.
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