(405 ILCS 5/4-408) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 4-408)
Sec. 4-408.
A respondent admitted on an emergency basis shall receive
habilitation appropriate to his condition. However, the respondent shall
be informed of his right to refuse medication and if he refuses, medication
shall not be given unless it is necessary to prevent the respondent from
causing serious harm to himself or others. The facility shall record what
habilitation is given to the respondent together with the reasons therefor.
(Source: P.A. 80-1414.)
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