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I have a 37 year old sister who refuses too eat or drink? What do i about her she doesnt has health insurance. She won't seek help fot it. What can i do?
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Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER and thank you for reaching out to us for help.
This is a grave situation made worse by your sister refusing help and not having health insurance. You may need to initiate involuntary admission and treatment for your sister. Without intervention, she is very likely to die.
Begin with your primary care physician. Ask for guidance.
You may need to consult an attorney. If it is determined that your sister is not mentally competent, you can be given power of attorney. With power of attorney, you have legal permission to make important decisions for her.
Involuntary compulsive treatment is controversial and expensive.
Would you be able to cover the cost of her hospitalization?
Please keep in touch,
December 19, 2014 - 8:57amMaryann
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