New Hampshire SB501 amends mental health treatment rights to allow seclusion or restraint only by order of a physician, physician associate, or.
New Hampshire SB501 modifies the mental health services system by specifying that seclusion or restraint can only be administered by a physician, physician associate, or advanced practice registered nurse, with the consent of the person involved, or as an emergency treatment. This change aims to ensure that such interventions are carried out under strict medical oversight and with informed consent, enhancing patient safety and rights within mental health facilities.
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