Why Is Outpatient Commitment Considered Less Coercive Than Inpatient Hospitalization

question 15

Multiple Choice

Why is outpatient commitment considered less coercive than inpatient hospitalization?

• A) Patients are not required to follow rigid rules of conduct as found in hospitals.
• B) The patient may select the professional to deliver treatment.
• C) The person is not forced to take medication.
• D) The person remains in the community with social support.

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