Which of the Following Statements Is True of the "Dangerousness

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the "dangerousness to self" criterion for civil commitment?

• A) The person is held in an outpatient psychiatric facility and receives treatment only in the form of counseling to ward off suicidal tendencies.
• B) Few states allow short-term commitments without a court hearing in situations such as these.
• C) The individual is often admitted to an inpatient psychiatric facility for a few days while undergoing further evaluation and possibly treatment.
• D) If a person does not voluntarily agree to treatment, mental health professionals cannot request the court to commit the person for a longer period of time.

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