A 42-year-old man with schizophrenia is brought to the emerg…
A 42-year-old man with schizophrenia is brought to the emergency department by police after being found wandering barefoot in below-freezing weather. He is disorganized, refuses food, and states he does not need shelter because he is “protected by invisible forces.” He denies suicidal or homicidal intent. He is determined to be unable to safely provide for his basic needs. Which legal standard most clearly supports involuntary commitment in this case?