Section 883 - Non-LPS Patients' Rights - Non-Deniable(a) The patient's parent, guardian, or conservator may not waive the rights listed in this Section unless authority to waive these rights is specifically granted by court order.(b) Non-LPS Patients have the following rights:(1) A right to privacy, dignity, respect and humane care.(2) A right to receive treatment for a diagnosed mental disorder that is provided in a method least restrictive of individual liberty and promotes personal independence.(3) A right to medical care and treatment for physical ailments and conditions according to accepted clinical standards and practices.(4) A right to refuse psychosurgery, electroconvulsive therapy, experimental and other hazardous procedures.(5) A right to be free from harm including abuse or neglect, and unnecessary or excessive medication, restraint, seclusion, or protective or administrative isolation. Medication, restraint, seclusion, or protective or administrative isolation shall not be used as punishment, as retaliation for filing complaints, for the convenience of staff, as a substitute for a treatment program or in quantities that interfere with the patient's treatment.(6) A right to confidential case discussions, consultation, examination, and patient records. Confidential information shall only be provided to those people providing evaluation and/or treatment or as authorized by law.(7) A right to be informed of the procedures for filing complaints and the process for appeals when complaints are not resolved to the patient's satisfaction.(8) A right to access the services of a Patients' Rights Advocate.(9) A right to confidential communications with an attorney, either through correspondence or through private consultation, during regularly scheduled visiting days and hours.(10) A right to religious freedom and practice, within the context of the environment of a secure treatment facility.(11) A right to opportunities for physical exercise and recreational activities.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 883
1. New section filed 6-4-2003; operative 7-4-2003 (Register 2003, No. 23). Note: Authority cited: Sections 4005.1 and 4027, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 4027, Welfare and Institutions Code.
1. New section filed 6-4-2003; operative 7-4-2003 (Register 2003, No. 23).