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At what point is an adult declared incapable of self-care?
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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 287481" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>If it were us in that situation I would end up being the "bad child" and calling the doctor, or even 911 if it looks like cellulitis. I had cellulitis in my right thigh and spent almost a WEEK in the hospital on 2 different IV medications given 4 times a day - each. It was a total of 8 IV antibiotic infusions PER DAY.</p><p></p><p>You can actually have cellulitis destroy, well the doctor used the word "eat", your muscles, and even the BONE. </p><p></p><p>This will KILL him if it goes unchecked. </p><p></p><p>Your mom needs to draw around the infection with a sharpie. Actually trace the outline with a pen and then check it every 6-8 hours. If it is growing, call 911. If it covers more than 1/3 of his leg, call 911.</p><p></p><p>This isn't a joke, it isn't something his body can fight, and he is being totally irrational. This is a danger to himself.</p><p></p><p>Will he hate you if YOU call 911 or emergency services in your area? Do you need to get a PINS petition? It might allow you or your mom to make the medical decisions.</p><p></p><p>If you and your mom just can't get him into the doctor or a hospital, it is time to call his doctor and ask for support to get him admitted against his will. Baker Act, maybe, or PINS petition (Person In Need of Supervision). </p><p></p><p>I don't know if she would be legally responsible, but I bet she would feel terribly if she ignored him and let him die. Chances are high that he will die if this continues unchecked. The sharpie would give a definite measurement and might help convince him.</p><p></p><p>I am sorry he is so scared and sick and impossible. It sure sounds like time to over-rule him.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 287481, member: 1233"] If it were us in that situation I would end up being the "bad child" and calling the doctor, or even 911 if it looks like cellulitis. I had cellulitis in my right thigh and spent almost a WEEK in the hospital on 2 different IV medications given 4 times a day - each. It was a total of 8 IV antibiotic infusions PER DAY. You can actually have cellulitis destroy, well the doctor used the word "eat", your muscles, and even the BONE. This will KILL him if it goes unchecked. Your mom needs to draw around the infection with a sharpie. Actually trace the outline with a pen and then check it every 6-8 hours. If it is growing, call 911. If it covers more than 1/3 of his leg, call 911. This isn't a joke, it isn't something his body can fight, and he is being totally irrational. This is a danger to himself. Will he hate you if YOU call 911 or emergency services in your area? Do you need to get a PINS petition? It might allow you or your mom to make the medical decisions. If you and your mom just can't get him into the doctor or a hospital, it is time to call his doctor and ask for support to get him admitted against his will. Baker Act, maybe, or PINS petition (Person In Need of Supervision). I don't know if she would be legally responsible, but I bet she would feel terribly if she ignored him and let him die. Chances are high that he will die if this continues unchecked. The sharpie would give a definite measurement and might help convince him. I am sorry he is so scared and sick and impossible. It sure sounds like time to over-rule him. [/QUOTE]
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