In an Emergency, If a Person Is Clearly Suicidal or Homicidal

question 183

Multiple Choice

In an emergency, if a person is clearly suicidal or homicidal because of hallucinations and delusions, that person can be involuntarily committed by:

• A) the person's parents.
• B) a mental health professional in the emergency room.
• C) the police.
• D) two physicians.

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