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Jessica Teckenbrock
on Nov 24, 2024
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Which of the following cases established a patient's right to a humane environment?
A) Durham v.United States (1954)
B) Tarasoff v.Regents of the University of California (1974)
C) Wyatt v.Stickney (1971)
D) O'Connor v.Donaldson (1975)
Humane Environment
A setting or condition that shows compassion and respect for the well-being of all beings involved.
Wyatt v. Stickney
A landmark legal case that established the right to adequate treatment for people in psychiatric hospitals in the United States.
- Identify the distinctions among legal terms and cases connected to mental health law.
- Elucidate the role of significant court rulings in influencing mental health care practices and the entitlements of patients.
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AC
Learning Objectives
- Identify the distinctions among legal terms and cases connected to mental health law.
- Elucidate the role of significant court rulings in influencing mental health care practices and the entitlements of patients.