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Can you be forced to go to a nursing home?: Legal and ethical considerations

An individual's right to self-determination is a fundamental tenet of law, meaning a person generally cannot be forced into a nursing home against their will. However, this right is not absolute, and there are specific legal pathways and circumstances where involuntary placement may occur, raising the complex question: Can you be forced to go to a nursing home?. This article explores the legal and ethical considerations involved in such a scenario.