is it neglect, when a spouse(care giver) refuses to take his spouse to the doctors for monthly blood tests, as required for the medications she is on, as in blood thinners and one's medical file is noted non-compliant? and is it legal for the patient (spouse) to sign any legal documents, when one is mentally unable to understand or comprehend one's own actions? thank you
anything or accept any care they do not want.We often think we can force medical tests etc like we do a child but we can't.So with that said, you can force the issue of neglect or even guardianship but medical staff still cannot force treatment. Good luck
If you think your mom is not able to decide that she doesn't want the tests, then you or someone else could take her or try to persuade them to allow someone to come to the house to draw blood (pretty easy to arrange and not expensive if they have documented mobility issues).