Sec. 5. (a) If an individual is admitted to a certified public treatment facility, the individual’s family or next of kin shall be notified as soon as possible.

     (b) An adult patient who is not incapacitated may request that there be no notification. The request shall be respected.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-6.1-19(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.17.