Multiple Choice
Forensic health care indicates that a combination of legal and health-care issues must be addressed in patient management. In relation to treatment of suicidal patients, which one of the following statements is true?
A) A nurse may voluntarily elect not to report suspected intention of harm due to HIPAA privacy laws.
B) A decision to treat a patient against his/her will requires a legal process that assures patient protection.
C) The patient may petition the court for legal treatment.
D) Federal laws mandate commitment and treatment of a dangerous patient.
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