Kaitlin Taylor went to the Syracuse University health center as a sophomore in September 2013 . She had flu-like symptoms , including a fever , cough , phlegm and congestion . While waiting for medication , she told a counselor that she wanted to change her major and take a leave of absence from school . She was sent to St Joseph 's Hospital 's emergency room with no medication . After speaking to a psychiatrist and not being treated she was sent to an 'observation room ' for six days and given antipsychotic medications . The next day, doctors at St. Joseph's said they were concerned about her condition because it appeared to be worsening. University attorney claims school 'denies that it acted inappropriately '
Kaitlin Taylor went to the Syracuse University health center as a sophomore in September 2013 . She had flu-like symptoms , including a fever , cough , phlegm and congestion . While waiting for medication , she told a counselor that she wanted to change her major and take a leave of absence from school . She was sent to St Joseph 's Hospital 's emergency room with no medication . After speaking to a psychiatrist and not being treated she was sent to an 'observation room ' for six days and given antipsychotic medications . Taylor is now suing university and hospital for improper treatment . University attorney claims school 'denies that it acted inappropriately '