What is notable about the 2003 Supreme Court decision in Sell v. United States?
a. It ruled that criminal defendants with mental illness may be involuntarily medicated if they pose a danger to self or others.
b. It ruled that criminal defendants with mental illness may be involuntarily medicated for the purpose of making them competent to stand trial.
c. It ruled that criminal defendants with mental illness may be involuntarily medicated if it is in their own best interests.
d. more than one of the above
Question 2
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the right of hospitalized mental patients to refuse medication?
a. Only patients who are hospitalized voluntarily may refuse medication.
b. Only patients who are capable of informed consent may refuse medication.
c. Only patients who have been hospitalized voluntarily AND are capable of informed consent may refuse medication.
d. none of the above
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