Youare a psychiatristoncallwith a stateprison.Youhavebeencalledintoexamineaninmatewhohasbeenbehavingerratically.Prisonofficialsareconcernedthatheposes a dangertohimselfandothers.Theyhaveconfinedhimin a baresolitarycelltobesurehecan'thurthimself,andhaveaskedyoutoevaluatehim. Immediately,yourecognizeanethicaldilemma.Yourdutyasa psychiatristrequiresyoutoactinthebestinterestsofyourpatient,butatthesametime,yourecognizethattheprisonsettingbringswithitcertaindutiesthatfavorinstitutionalsecurityoverpatientrights. In the end, the inmate refuses to consent to medication but you have determined that it is medically necessary for the inmate's safety and well-being that he be given the medication. According to the Supreme Court decision in Washington v. Harper, which of the following is correct?
A. Forcible administration of medication in this case would be unconstitutional.
B. Due process requires you to present your case to a judge and obtain an order to provide the medication.
C. You must obtain written permission from the inmate's legal representative or next of kin.
D. Forcible administration of medication in this case would be constitutional.
Answer: D
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