Max was committed to a psychiatric hospital six months ago as a result of his aggressive, combative, and physically threatening behavior. At the time of his hospitalization, his family and friends were afraid he was going to hurt someone. At the present time, however, Max is not demonstrating any physically threatening behavior. In addition, he has some minimal self-help skills and is believed to
be able to function by himself with minimal supervision. What do the legal rights of mental patients suggest should be done with Max?
a. There are no legal rights of mental patients that specifically address Max's situation.
b. Based on the right to the least restrictive alternative, Max should be moved to a group home or halfway house.
c. Based on the right to refuse treatment, Max should never have been hospitalized and should be released immediately.
d. Based on the right to treatment, Max should remain in the hospital until the psychologists can predict with certainty that he is no longer a threat to himself or others.
B
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