The Difference Between "Insanity" and "Competency" Is That Insanity

question 29

Multiple Choice

The difference between "insanity" and "competency" is that insanity

• A)involves a person's state at the time of the crime.
• B)is a legal,not a mental health,category
• C)has less serious consequences.
• D)criteria are more clear-cut.

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Definitions:

Medications

Substances used for medical treatment, especially in the form of drugs or pills.

Prescribed Drugs

Medications that are legally dispensed and recommended by healthcare professionals for specific health conditions.

Referral

Sending a patient to a provider of a different specialty for treatment beyond the scope of practice for the initial practitioner.

Physician

A medical professional who diagnoses, treats, and manages patients’ diseases and injuries, utilizing medical knowledge and skills.