Informed Consent for Scientology?

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Razor describes a kind of consent form and contract that is signed he claims by some if not all who join the Church of Scientology:

In September 2003, one of these Scientology release forms surfaced on the Internet. The form, which describes itself as a “contract,” states that the signer opposes psychiatric treatment for anyone, particularly him or herself. Should some mental illness befall them, they authorize the Church of Scientology to “extricate” them from the clutches of psychiatrists who might seek to treat them. In lieu of psychiatric care, the contract says they agree to be placed on the “Introspection Rundown,” a Scientology therapy invented by the Church’s late founder, L. Ron Hubbard.

The release form reads: “I understand that the Introspection Rundown… includes being isolated from all sources of potential spiritual upset, including, but not limited to family members, friends or others with whom I might normally interact. As part of the Introspection Rundown, I specifically consent to Church members being with me 24 hours a day at the direction of my Case Supervisor.” In addition, “…the Case Supervisor will determine the time period in which I will remain isolated…” And later in the same paragraph: “…such duration will be completely at the discretion of the Case Supervisor.” The form ends with: “I further understand that by signing below, I am forever giving up my right to sue the Church… for any injury or damage suffered in any way connected with Scientology religious services or spiritual assistance.”

It is however permitted, Mr. Cruise, to buy and place ultrasonography equipment in your home for cosmetic ultrasound.

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