The Civilly Committed: Parallel Tracks for Corrections
Author: Fred Cohen .
Source: Volume 08, Number 01, May/June 2006 , pp.9-11(3)
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Abstract:
A CRIPA Findings letter discloses problems in failure to protect patients; inappropriate use of seclusion and restraint; improper use of PRN prescriptions for psychotropic medications; and, inadequate medical, nursing, and psychiatric care in California’s Napa State Hospital.Keywords: Youngberg v. Romeo, 457 U.S. 307, Estelle v. Gamble, 429 U.S. 97, Plata v. Davis, No. C-01-1351 TEH, Sharp v. Weston, 233 F.3d 1166, Ohlinger v. Watson, 652 F.2d 775, McKune v. Lile, 536 U.S. 24, Kansas v. Hendricks, 521 U.S. 346, Kansas v. Crane, 53
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