[25-197] T. M. v. University of Maryland Medical System Corporation

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The episode discusses the case of T. M. v. University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, focusing on issues of involuntary commitment and due process rights.

T. M. v. University of Maryland Medical System Corporation Justia · Docket · oyez.org Argued on Apr 20, 2026. Petitioner: T. M. Respondent: University of Maryland Medical System Corporation. Advocates: Elizabeth B. Prelogar (for the Petitioner) Lisa S. Blatt (for the Respondents) Facts of the case (from oyez.org) In March 2023, T.M., a woman with a rare medical condition that triggers psychosis upon consuming gluten, was involuntarily committed to Baltimore Washington Medical Center after an episode. Her treating psychiatrist sought and received state approval to forcibly administer antipsychotic medication; T.M. contested this but was unsuccessful in administrative proceedings. Independent psychiatrists later stated that T.M. no longer required inpatient care. To secure her release, T.M. and the hospital negotiated an oral agreement, which was formalized as a state court consent order. The order allowed her to leave the hospital on the condition that she comply with ongoing psychiatric treatment and medications, switch providers, and drop pending lawsuits. Her parents, J.M. and A.M., were also bound to notify authorities if she failed to comply. Ten days later…

People in this episode

Guest: T. M.

Topics covered

• mental health
• legal rights
• due process
• involuntary commitment
• psychiatric treatment

Keywords

• T. M.
• University of Maryland
• involuntary commitment
• due process
• psychiatric treatment
• consent order
• antipsychotic medication

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Maryland Medical System Corporation

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