ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
She refused medical treatment and was told that doing so could result in death. She is not suicidal, but if she continues her current course she could die. Is there any legal way to compel her to medical treatment?
ANSWER BY MARGARET CROSS-BELIVEAU:
Your daughter is an adult and has a right to make her own medical decisions. The only way for you to make medical decisions for her is if she is incompetent. Then, you can petition the court to be appointed her guardian/conservator.
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