My friend who is a practicing psychiatrist is facing an awkward situation. He regularly treats patients with family issues. One of his patient is exhibiting severe depression and insanity due to family issues and he has prescribed a SSRIs for the same. The patient has been physically abused by a family for a long time. The patient is showing good progress for last 2 months but family is unhappy with the treatment. However, patient still cannot be considered fit to give the consent.
My friend has repeatedly counselled the family but they do not want to continue with the treatment. Now the family is threatening my friend as they are saying they were not consulted about the treatment. However, there is enough record to prove otherwise. Can my friend still continue the treatment without consent keeping in mind the wellbeing of the patient? Is it wise to do so? Will there be any legal…
