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@Brianna17

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Most civil commitments are based on which criterion?
 
  a. The person presents a clear and imminent danger to self or others.
 b. The person is unable to care for himself or herself or does not have the social network to provide for such care.
  c. The person is unable to make responsible decisions about appropriate treatment and hospitalization.
 d. The person is in an unmanageable state of fright or panic.

Question 2

Henry wants to have his wife Eleanor committed to a mental hospital because he believes she presents a danger to herself. What would be the first step in the civil commitment process?
 
  a. Henry or another concerned person would have to file a petition with the court to examine Eleanor.
 b. The court would appoint two mental health professionals to examine Eleanor.
 c. There would be a hearing to determine Eleanor's mental state and whether she poses any danger to herself.
 d. Because it might be too dangerous to wait for a hearing to be set, Henry must secure a temporary order to have Eleanor committed until a court hearing can take place.


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Ahnyah

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a


@Brianna17

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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