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Marty

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on: Jun 22, 2018
A mental patient involuntarily admitted to a mental hospital may refuse treatment if he or she
 
  a. can provide a good reason.
  b. is willing to post a bond.
  c. doesn't agree that he or she is mentally ill
  d. is competent to give informed consent.

Question 2

Which of the following rights for mental patients was established by the Wyatt v. Stickney decision?
 
  a. standardized treatment plans
  b. adequate medication
  c. humane conditions
  d. treatment by medical doctors only


fwbard

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

Answer: d.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c.


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Marty

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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thank you


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No problem :)


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