[AZ] [AZ] Did the hospital unlawfully detain me and if so what can I do about it?

I went to the ER for PVC/PAC heart rhythm issues. I voluntarily admitted myself to Via Linda Behavioral Hospital for SI concerns—said I “wouldn’t mind going to sleep and not waking up” because of pain and daily heart flutters. I was told I could check out AMA anytime, but later they said I couldn’t leave until a doctor approved it. I signed papers while extremely emotional and vulnerable. They won’t let me wear my prescribed Holter monitor. Can I sue for emotional distress, coercion, kidnapping, or something?

I sent them this: “Under ARS § 36-519(B), I’m a voluntary patient and have submitted an AMA discharge request. You must act on it immediately. If you think I need to be held, start a 72-hour hold now; that clock excludes weekends. If I’m not under an involuntary hold, let me leave or give me the legal reason in writing today.”

I did. And they’ve still denied my Holter monitor.

• Voluntary admission on May 8, 2025 (Scottsdale, AZ).
• Told I could leave AMA anytime; no clear explanation of discharge/hold process.
• Submitted AMA discharge 9:30 PM Sunday, May 11; staff said nothing until “tomorrow” without starting a formal hold.
• Denied prescribed Holter monitor; wife delivered it; staff refused.
• Staff implied my wife might be “part of the problem.”
• Witnessed safety issues (elderly patient without clothes for 5 days; delayed 911 call).

• Coercion during admission: While distressed, staff reassured me I could “just AMA” and leave; pressured me to sign voluntary forms without clear rights explanation.
• AMA misinformation: After my written AMA request (Sun, May 11, 9:30 PM), they said I had to wait for a doctor; no paperwork for a psychiatric hold; no doctor saw me that night.
• Remarks about my wife: Staff said she was “part of the problem” when she advocated or dropped off my monitor.
• Holter denial: Cardiology-prescribed device refused without justification.
• Unsafe conditions: 95-year-old veteran in same clothes 5 days; delayed 911 for another patient.

Limiting my movement after saying I could leave made me feel kidnapped under false pretenses.

Okay, thank you. I have more possible violations.

• False imprisonment/unlawful detention if no lawful hold after AMA.
• Lack of informed consent when signing while distressed.
• Denial of necessary medical care (Holter).
• Right to refuse treatment violations (42 CFR § 482.13).
• Possible retaliation/discrimination against my advocate (wife).
• Neglect/abuse witnessed—reportable to APS.
• Constructive involuntary commitment violating due process.