Which statement about right to treatment in public psychiatric hospitals is accurate?
A. Hospitalization without treatment violates the client's rights.
B. Right to treatment extends only to provision of food, shelter, and safety.
C. All clients have the right to choose a primary therapist and case manager.
D. The right to treatment for hallucinations has priority over treatment for anxiety.
Answer: A. Hospitalization without treatment violates the client's rights.
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