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Least Restrictive Alternative Principle

Date of Publication:

3/4/2013

Definition:

A principle under which a Service member committed for hospitalization and treatment will be placed in the most appropriate and therapeutic setting available: That is no more restrictive than is conducive to the most effective form of treatment; and In which treatment is available and the risks of physical injury or property damage posed by such placement are warranted by the proposed plan of treatment.

Source of Definition:

Mental Health Evaluations of Members of the Military Services

Last Updated: December 05, 2018
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