Forced Medications in the Restoration of Competency.

The article discusses the court case United States v. Watson regarding use of forceful medications on mentally disabled person for restoration of their competency to stand the trials. Topics discussed include conviction of John Watson possession of a firearm and attempted destruction of an aircraft, testimony of a psychiatrist for delusional disorder of Watson, relevance of liberty interests for the case and need for a treatment plan by psychiatrist in such cases.