In the Case of O'Connor V

question 34

Multiple Choice

In the case of O'Connor v.Donaldson,Donaldson was involuntarily committed to a psychiatric hospital for 14 years.He sued the hospital psychiatrists,arguing that they had denied his right to

• A)live in the least restrictive setting.
• B)a fair trial.
• C)refuse treatment.
• D)treatment.

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