GEORGIA CODE (Last Updated: August 20, 2013) |
Title 37. MENTAL HEALTH |
Chapter 7. HOSPITALIZATION AND TREATMENT OF ALCOHOLICS, DRUG DEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS, AND DRUG ABUSERS |
Article 6. RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF PATIENTS, THEIR REPRESENTATIVES, AND OTHERS GENERALLY |
Part 2. RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES AS TO MANNER OF CARE AND TREATMENT AND AS TO MAINTENANCE AND RELEASE OF CLINICAL RECORDS |
Part 2. RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES AS TO MANNER OF CARE AND TREATMENT AND AS TO MAINTENANCE AND RELEASE OF CLINICAL RECORDS
§ 37-7-160. Individual dignity of patients to be respected; treatment of alcoholics and drug abusers as medical patients; use of criminal facilities and procedures |
§ 37-7-161. Securing of least restrictive alternative placement; assisting patient in securing placement in noninstitutional community facilities and programs |
§ 37-7-162. Patient's care and treatment rights |
§ 37-7-165. Mistreatment, neglect, or abuse of patients; use of medication, seclusion, or physical restraints |
§ 37-7-166. Maintenance, confidentiality, and release of clinical records; disclosure of confidential or privileged patient information |
§ 37-7-168. Right of patient's attorney to interview physician or psychologist and staff attending patient; establishment of regulations as to release of information to patient's attorney |
REFS & ANNOS
TITLE 37 Chapter 7 Article 6 Part 2 NOTE
CROSS REFERENCES. --Disclosure of medical records, § 24-12-11 et seq.