Sec. 1. Subject to section 2 of this chapter, a patient is entitled to all of the following:

(1) Mental health services or developmental training:

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(A) in accordance with standards of professional practice;

(B) appropriate to the patient’s needs; and

(C) designed to afford a reasonable opportunity to improve the patient’s condition.

(2) Humane care and protection from harm.

(3) The right to practice the patient’s religion.

(4) Contact and consultation with legal counsel and private practitioners of the patient’s choice at the patient’s expense.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1.6-2(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.