GAL/extraordinary medical treatment
A GAL in this category is appointed to make recommendations regarding the authorization of extraordinary medical treatment. Extraordinary medical treatment includes administration of medical treatment and/or procedures not considered routine, refusal of medical treatment and/or procedures on religious or other grounds, administration of antipsychotic medication, and forgoing or discontinuing life sustaining medical treatment pursuant to G.L. c. 119, § 38A.
GAL/treatment monitor
A GAL in this category is appointed after the judge has approved an extraordinary medical treatment plan (“plan”) to monitor compliance with the plan and the effects of treatment.
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- Care and Protection of Sharlene
- Care and Protection of Beth (extraordinary medical treatment)
- Custody of a Minor (No. 1) (no code order)
- Rogers v. Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health (antipsychotic meds)
- Guardianship of Roe