human rights and legislation who resource book on mental health

G. Voluntary admission <strong>and</strong> treatment
1) Does the law promote voluntary
admission <strong>and</strong> treatment as a preferred
alternative to involuntary admission <strong>and</strong>
treatment?
2) Does the law state that all voluntary
patients can only be treated after
obtaining informed consent?
3) Does the law state that people
admitted as voluntary mental health
users should be cared for in a way that
is equitable with patients with physical
health problems?
4) Does the law state that voluntary
admission <strong>and</strong> treatment also implies
the right to voluntary discharge/refusal
of treatment?
5) Does the law state that voluntary
patients should be informed at the time
of admission that they may only be
denied the right to leave if they meet the
conditions for involuntary care?
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