(405 ILCS 5/3-608) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 3-608)

Sec. 3-608. Upon completion of one certificate, the facility may begin treatment of the respondent. However, the respondent shall be informed of his right to refuse medication and if he refuses, medication shall not be given unless it is necessary to prevent the respondent from causing serious harm to himself or others. The facility shall record what treatment is given to the respondent together with the reasons therefor.

(Source: P.A. 80-1414.)