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Which of the following cases established a patient's right to treatment?

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)

Right to Treatment

Fundamental right of involuntarily committed people to receive active treatment for their disorders rather than shelter alone.

Wyatt v. Stickney

A landmark case establishing the right to adequate treatment for people in mental health care facilities.

  • Differentiate among various legal terms and cases associated with mental health legislation.
  • Describe the importance of pivotal legal cases in defining mental health protocols and the rights of patients.
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