Section 27A-12-3.23 - Emergency administration of psychotropic medication--Length oftreatment limited. - South Dakota Statutes

27A-12-3.23. Emergency administration of psychotropic medication--Length of treatment limited. If it is ordered by a physician, psychotropic medication may be administered to a person in an emergency to prevent serious physical harm to the person or to others. Psychotropic medication may also be administered if the attending physician and one other physician determine that administration of the medication is necessary to prevent significant deterioration of the person's severe mental illness and that the person's potential for improvement would be permanently impaired if the treatment is not provided. Medication treatment may be continued for up to ten days. The reason for the treatment shall be documented in the patient's medical record.

Source: SL 1995, ch 163, § 1.