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Can I make decisions in advance using an Advance Directive about whether or not I want involuntary psychiatric hospitalization?

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Can I make decisions in advance using an Advance Directive about whether or not I want involuntary psychiatric hospitalization?

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No. New York State Mental Hygiene Law Article 9 governs the admission of patients to a hospital for involuntary psychiatric care. You therefore cannot make decisions regarding whether or not to undergo involuntary psychiatric hospitalization in an Advance Directive.