S 5969 —

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New York Consolidated Laws: Section 22.03 of the mental hygiene law.

• Section 22.03 of the mental hygiene law

  chemical dependence a notice notice , stating a general statement of the rights of patients under the various admission or retention provisions of this article; and 2. the right of the patient to communicate with the director, the board of visitors, if any, and the commissioner → substance use disorder the substance use disorder treatment bill of rights bill of rights . The substance use disorder treatment bill of rights shall include, but need not be limited to, Every patient has the right to participate in developing an individualized plan of treatment and to request a review of the patient's treatment plan by another clinician; 2. Every patient has the right to receive an explanation of services in accordance with the patient's treatment plan; 3. Every patient shall have the right to be fully informed of the patient's proposed treatment, including possible adverse effects; italics 4. Every patient has the right to object to or terminate treatment unless otherwise directed pursuant to court order, and cannot be coerced into treatment; 5. Every patient has the right to privacy in treatment and in caring for personal needs, to have confidentiality in the treatment of personal and medical records, and to have security in storing possessions; 6. Every patient has the right to have access to the patient's treat- ment records; 7. Every patient and provider shall treat each other in a mutually courteous and fair way that is appropriate to the patient's individual needs; 8. Every patient shall be treated in a manner that is free from abuse, discrimination, mistreatment, and exploitation; 9. Every patient's civil and religious liberties, including the right to independent personal decisions and knowledge of available choices, shall not be infringed and facility or program staff shall encourage and assist in the fullest exercise of these rights; and 10. Every patient shall be free to report grievances regarding services or staff to a supervisor, director, the board of visitors, or the commissioner (d) Every substance use disorder program, service, or facility shall give a copy of the substance use disorder treatment bill of rights to each patient at or prior to the time of admission, or to the appointed representative at the time of appointment and to each member of the staff at the program, service, or facility.

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