The Recent Cases That Have Increased the Patient's Right to Refuse

question 133

Multiple Choice

The recent cases that have increased the patient's right to refuse treatment have focused largely on the right to refuse:

• A) psychotherapy.
• B) civil commitment.
• C) biological treatments.
• D) to participate in any form of treatment at all.

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Definitions:

Ratification

The formal validation of a proposed contract, amendment, or treaty, often requiring official approval to become legally effective.

Ratify

To formally approve or confirm an agreement or action, making it officially valid.

Disaffirms

To legally reject or void a contract or agreement, especially one entered into by minors or under conditions that invalidate consent.

Disaffirmance

The legal right of a minor to void contracts or agreements entered into, under specific conditions.