Susan, aged 22, has voluntarily sought treatment for an eating disorder at a residential facility in an isolated rural location.
Despite a promising start, she has been involved in recent conflicts with staff members and insists that she wants to leave the facility. Staff members have refused to facilitate her transportation from the facility and have stated that they will not return her money and identification that were held when she was admitted. Staff at the treatment facility may be guilty of false imprisonment because of what fact?
A) Susan's diagnosis is not terminal.
B) The facility is in an inaccessible location.
C) Susan's diagnosis is not psychiatric in etiology.
D) Susan is legally competent.
Question 2
Rebecca, a 30-year-old client, has been asked to participate in a drug trial. Which of Rebecca's following statements suggests a possible violation of ethical standards?
A) I'm not that keen on this, but my brother's a scientist so he really wants me to take part in the study.
B) Overall, I'm pretty suspicious of drug companies but I suppose I'll participate in the study.
C) A research assistant came and explained things to me but I still haven't met the doctor who's organizing the test.
D) They haven't told me exactly how many other people are participating in the drug study.
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