SB 0143
Mental health: recipient rights; informed consent requirements for mental health treatment; provide for. Amends sec. 416 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1416).
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen patient rights and informed consent procedures within Michigan’s mental health system. Specifically, it updates requirements for communicating a patient’s rights, including the right to refuse treatment, both verbally and in writing. The bill also mandates that a copy of the written consent form be provided to the patient, a designated individual chosen by the patient, and another person, regardless of the patient’s stated intentions to discontinue treatment. These changes are intended to ensure greater transparency and patient autonomy in mental health care.
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