Texas HB473 mandates that patients receiving mental health, chemical dependency, or rehabilitation services at certain facilities must be informed of.

Texas HB473 amends the Health and Safety Code to ensure that patients receiving mental health, chemical dependency, or rehabilitation services at certain facilities are informed of their rights. This includes patients admitted to inpatient facilities for voluntary or involuntary treatment, as well as minors accepted for treatment at child-care facilities. The bill requires facilities to provide patients with a written copy of their rights in their primary language, if possible, and to ensure that these rights are explained to the patient and their guardian, if appropriate.

Texas HB473 mandates that patients receiving mental health, chemical dependency, or rehabilitation services at certain facilities must be informed of.

Texas HB473 amends the Health and Safety Code to ensure that patients receiving mental health, chemical dependency, or rehabilitation services at certain facilities are informed of their rights. This includes patients admitted to inpatient facilities for voluntary or involuntary treatment, as well as minors accepted for treatment at child-care facilities. The bill requires facilities to provide patients with a written copy of their rights in their primary language, if possible, and to ensure that these rights are explained to the patient and their guardian, if appropriate.