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abern

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Which of the following can be committed against their will to a psychiatric hospital?
 
  A) Kathie, who has schizophrenia and has been threatening to hurt people on the street.
  B) Carole, who has schizophrenia and won't take her medications because they make her feel ill.
  C) Tina, who has schizophrenia and is homeless.
  D) Any of these three schizophrenia is a serious enough disorder for the person to be forced into the
  hospital.

Question 2

One difference between voluntary hospitalization and involuntary commitment is that people who are in
  the hospital voluntarily
 
  A) need to be assessed as dangerous to themselves or others.
  B) must be treated in the least restrictive environment.
  C) can, with sufficient notice, leave the hospital when they want to.
  D) are eligible for aftercare services following.


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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C



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