According to the 1975 Case of O'Connor V

question 77

Multiple Choice

According to the 1975 case of O'Connor v. Donaldson, a nondangerous mentally ill individual

• A)must be given medication to control the possibility of dangerous tendencies developing.
• B)cannot be confined in an institution if capable of functioning safely on the outside.
• C)must be confined in an institution in case a violent episode occurs.
• D)can be released from an institution only if relatives agree to provide care.

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