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Old 01-04-2008, 03:49 PM   #6
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It is never acceptable to use it on a person who is not in the position to consent to it.
Actually, I have to hedge that a bit. There are legal ways that it can be done, appropriately, using other safeguards (power of medical attorney, I believe).

Sometimes, psychotically depressed folks can't consent to anything.
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