I was detained in a hospital emergency department (USA) pending transfer to a mental hospital. I refused to submit a urine sample or consent to a blood draw. ED attending physician threatened to insert a catheter into my penis and extract urine. Doctor felt that these tests were medically unnecessary but private psychiatric hospitals set their own criteria. 3 days later, the hospital counsel filed a complaint for declaratory judgment for forced catheterization and blood draw, and a grant of immunity from civil liability for reasonable force (e.g. 4-point restraints).
The Massachusetts Superior Court appointed counsel to represent me and held a hearing in my exam room. Doctor testified that I “possess decisional capacity,’ however, my refusal was predicated on a manipulative attempt to avoid admission pursuant to the mental health act. Judge ruled that the "State interest in maintenance of the ethical integrity of the medical profession and preservation of lifeoutweigh my right to refuse treatment", and granted the order.