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In Law / High School | 2025-07-05

Which of the following patients have the right to refuse treatment? Check all that apply.
A. A patient who is psychotic
B. A patient who has been declared incompetent by a civil authority and mandated to treatment
C. A patient who been involuntarily admitted to an acute inpatient psychiatric unit on an emergency hold
D. None of the above

Asked by malerbre54

Answer (2)

Patients who are psychotic, declared incompetent, or involuntarily admitted typically do not have the right to refuse treatment due to their mental health status. Their ability to make informed decisions about their treatment is legally restricted. Therefore, none of the patients listed have the right to refuse treatment under normal conditions. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-05

Patients who are psychotic, declared incompetent, or involuntarily admitted generally do not have the right to refuse treatment due to their mental health status and legal restrictions. Therefore, the correct answer is: D. None of the above .
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-06