Sec. 576.021. GENERAL RIGHTS RELATING TO TREATMENT. (a) A patient receiving mental health services under this subtitle has the right to: (1) appropriate treatment for the patient's mental illness in the least restrictive appropriate setting available; (2) not receive unnecessary or excessive medication; (3) refuse to participate in a research program; (4) an individualized treatment plan and to participate in developing the plan; and (5) a humane treatment environment that provides reasonable protection from harm and appropriate privacy for personal needs. (b) Participation in a research program does not affect a right provided by this chapter. (c) A right provided by this section may not be waived by the patient, the patient's attorney or guardian, or any other person acting on behalf of the patient.
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