Ecca, aged 72, was brought to the emergency room by family m…

Ecca, aged 72, was brought to the emergency room by family members who were concerned because Ecca did not recognize them and seemed very confused. Ecca had been fine the day before, when the family had enjoyed a meal and had watched a movie together. She shows no sign of head injury, there is no evidence of a stroke, nor any history of neurologic disorder. This presentation is most consistent with which disorder?

Several years ago, Mary was arrested for participating in a…

Several years ago, Mary was arrested for participating in a crime. Since then, she has been confined in a forensic psychiatric hospital. Mary is periodically evaluated to see if she is still mentally ill. When it is determined that she is no longer mentally ill, Mary will be released. From your knowledge of mental health and the law, you would correctly state that the original verdict in Mary’s case was which of the following?