In order for a hospital to retain a patient for involuntary psychiatric care, it must establish, by clear and convincing evidence, that the patient is mentally ill and in need of continued care and treatment, and that the patient poses a substantial threat of physical harm to himself or herself, or others (see Matter of Francine T.,
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IN THE MATTER OF JULIO R.
16 A.D.3d 423 (2005)
790 N.Y.S.2d 394
In the Matter of JULIO R., Respondent; CHARLOTTE SELTZER, Appellant.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
March 7, 2005.
March 7, 2005.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Department.
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