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crobinson2013

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A situation similar to O'Connor versus Donaldson (1975 ) is unlikely to ever occur in Canada because:
 
  a) The ethical code has more stringent guidelines on informed consent and confidentiality
  b) A patient has a right to refuse treatment and a prior capable wish
  c) Mental patients can only be detained against their will for a maximum of 10 years
  d) A finding of a patient's danger to self or others is reviewed every 90 days or upon the patient's request

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In provinces in Canada where a person can receive treatment without his or her consent:
 
  a) There is a lot of controversy and it is likely that this will not be an option much longer.
  b) There are fewer mentally disordered people in hospital and more on the streets.
  c) The person can establish a prior capable wish when they are lucid and this is upheld in courts when it comes time for someone else to make a decision on their behalf.
  d) None of the above. There are no provinces in Canada where a person can receive treatment without his or her consent.



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Mholman93

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Answer to Question 1

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Boom Correct answer




crobinson2013

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Wow, this really help


Jsherida

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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