Sec. 574.105. RIGHTS OF PATIENT. A patient for whom an application for an order to authorize the administration of a psychoactive medication is filed is entitled to: (1) representation by a court-appointed attorney who is knowledgeable about issues to be adjudicated at the hearing; (2) meet with that attorney as soon as is practicable to prepare for the hearing and to discuss any of the patient's questions or concerns; (3) receive, immediately after the time of the hearing is set, a copy of the application and written notice of the time, place, and date of the hearing; (4) be told, at the time personal notice of the hearing is given, of the patient's right to a hearing and right to the assistance of an attorney to prepare for the hearing and to answer any questions or concerns; (5) be present at the hearing; (6) request from the court an independent expert; and (7) oral notification, at the conclusion of the hearing, of the court's determinations of the patient's capacity and best interests.
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