Youare a psychiatristoncallwith a stateprison.Youhavebeencalledintoexamineaninmatewhohasbeenbehavingerratically.Prisonofficialsareconcernedthatheposes a dangertohimselfandothers.Theyhaveconfinedhimin a baresolitarycelltobesurehecan'thurthimself,andhaveaskedyoutoevaluatehim. Immediately,yourecognizeanethicaldilemma.Yourdutyasa psychiatristrequiresyoutoactinthebestinterestsofyourpatient,butatthesametime,yourecognizethattheprisonsettingbringswithitcertaindutiesthatfavorinstitutionalsecurityoverpatientrights. After meeting with the inmate, you determine that he is in need of medication to control his psychosis. You are concerned that the inmate is unable to provide ________________ for the treatment, which challenges your professional ethics.
A. legal permission
B. informed consent
C. financial payment
D. a compelling reason
Answer: B
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