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▪ Right to habeas corpus

▪ Right to independent mental health examination
▪ Right to civil service status
▪ Right to retain licenses, privileges, or permits established by law, such as a
driver’s or professional license
▪ Right to sue or be sued
▪ Right to marry and divorce
▪ Right not to be subject to unnecessary mechanical restraints
▪ Right to periodic review of status
▪ Right to legal representation
▪ Right to privacy
▪ Right to informed consent
▪ Right to treatment
▪ Right to refuse treatment
▪ Right to treatment in the least restrictive setting

Note: State and province laws should always be followed.

From Stuart G: Principles and practice of psychiatric nursing, ed 10, St. Louis, 2013,
Mosby.

FIG. 64-2 Respondent versus operant conditioning.

Box 64-3

Self-Help and Support Groups

▪ Adult Children of Alcoholics
▪ Al-Anon

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