Asked by Jestina Maron on Jun 26, 2024
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Temporary commitment in an emergency situation is possible if:
A) the family requests it.
B) both parents request it.
C) the M'Naghten rule is applied.
D) two physicians certify it (two-physician certificates or 2 PCs) .
Temporary Commitment
The involuntary admission of an individual to a psychiatric facility for a short period under emergency conditions, typically without a formal court order.
Two-physician Certificates
Documents or attestations, typically related to medical or mental health conditions, verified by two independent physicians.
M'Naghten Rule
A legal principle establishing the insanity defense based on the inability to know right from wrong at the time of committing a crime.
- Differentiate between temporary commitment in emergency situations and long-term civil commitment procedures.
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Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between temporary commitment in emergency situations and long-term civil commitment procedures.
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