DTO stands for which of the following?

• A. Intent to harm self
• B. Indication by words or actions showing intent to cause bodily harm to another person, with means within the individual’s ability, engaging in or intending to engage in acts such as irrational, impulsive or reckless nature to put others in danger, and refusing to accept or unwilling to obtain voluntary psychiatric evaluation and tx
• C. An opinion about a resident's global development
• D. A mere threat without plan

Answer: (B)

Danger to Others means a person poses a real danger to someone else, not just making a loose threat. It is present when there is active intent to cause bodily harm to another, and the individual has the means to do so or is actively planning or engaging in actions that are irrational, impulsive, or reckless enough to put others at risk. The person may also refuse to accept voluntary psychiatric evaluation or treatment, which supports intervention to prevent harm. This combination of clear intent, capability or plan, and failure to seek help is what distinguishes danger to others from a mere threat or from danger to self or unrelated opinions.