My mom is supposedly have COVID and she is at Grady can the hold her there because of that when she wants to leave and quarantine at home

Anitra - we're happy to help. I'd suggest you contact your mom and ask to speak to her nurse. You can call (404) 616-1000 and ask for the patient by name. You can also talk to our Patient Family Experience team. You can reach them at (404) 616-3500.

I am not a Dr. Or a Lawyer but I do believe everyone not "in police custody" can check themselves out 'against medical advice' under normal circumstances. It may however be true that as a 'Public Health Concern' as she has a Very Easily Transmitable Virus they MAY for the safety of the general population, be asked to in fact hold her against her wishes. If she has Ebola Virus and refused the treatment they would ABSOLUTELY strap her down and let it run its course. Please consult a lawyer.