[Scupoli]

They do indeed have options. a fifteen y/o girl has the right to refuse any invasive procedure in an emergency room situation

You've got to be kidding. Maybe at your hospital, but there are some very nasty places out there where unethical and immoral but LEGAL things are done all the time. It depends on the physician and I've seen a lot. Don't be naive.

[CAPPSMADNESS]

send me some of these facilities names via freemail and I'll do some checking before you call me naive - I have to have substantial proof of the wrongs of these "nasty" facilities before I pass judgement. With the very stringent federal/state guidelines that all E.D.'s must follow - I would like to see just how many are getting by them without being shut down.

[George W. Bush]

It depends on the physician and I've seen a lot. Don't be naive.

Why don't you document some of these many forced medical procedures for us? Provide some links to newspaper stories and other writings.

In a lawsuit-happy country like ours, you should easily be able to provide some supporting information for your claims.