The Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 571.004 states that the "least restrictive alternative" is the treatment that
a. is available.
b. provides the patient with the greatest possibility of improvement or cure.
c. is no more restrictive of patient's physical or social liberties than is necessary to provide the patient with the most effective treatment.
d. Protects adequately against any danger the patient poses to him or herself, or others.
e. All of the above.
Ans: e. All of the above.
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