Although humane care is defined as the individual's right to the least restrictive care needed, this policy often does NOT protect the client from which of the following?
a. lack of support, lack of monetary funds, and lack of treatment
b. overly caring individuals who want to give the client everything
c. prolonged mandatory treatments and prolonged care in a treatment facility
d. homeless agencies wanting to put the clients in sheltered care
A
A goal of deinstitutionalization was to address the individual's right to least restrictive care. However, this practice did not ensure individuals would receive the support, monetary funds, and treatment needed to function adequately outside of the institutions. Many persons with schizophrenia are currently homeless, starving, and lacking appropriate treatment.
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