Saturday, February 2, 2008

What Happens Next For Britney?

The following italicized article is from www.people.com:

With Britney Spears still hospitalized on 72-hour hold, and her father now temporarily in control of her affairs, PEOPLE spoke with Terry K. Wasserman, a veteran L.A. attorney specializing in mental health cases, as to what will happen next. Wasserman is not involved in Spears's case.

How much power exactly does Britney's father have?

As temporary conservator, her father has widespread control for about four to six weeks over her finances and her basic medical care – but no authority over her psychiatric treatment. It's clear the father had solid, clinical evidence as to why Ms. Spears cannot make decisions for herself at this time.

What say does her father have in her current hospitalization?

He can present information and express the family's concern to Ms. Spears's psychiatrist. But until her 72-hour hold expires sometime Sunday, only her doctor has authority to treat and/or release her. In addition, it would be very difficult at this time for the Spears family to move their daughter out of state for any reason

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Source: People

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