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D.C. Code § 7-1231.01 Short title
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This chapter may be cited as the “Mental Health Consumers’ Rights Protection Act of 2001”.
D.C. Code § 7-1231.02 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Abuse” means any knowing, reckless, or intentional act or omission by a provider that causes or is likely to cause or contribute to, or which caused or is likely to have caused or contributed to, injury, death, or financial exploit…
D.C. Code § 7-1231.03 Forensic consumers
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Nothing in this chapter is intended to abridge the rights of persons committed to the care of the Department by order of the court in a criminal proceeding.
D.C. Code § 7-1231.04 Conditions of mental health service delivery
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(a) The Department and other providers shall, at all times, treat consumers with consideration and respect for the consumer’s dignity, autonomy, and privacy. Respectful treatment shall also be extended to the consumer’s family members, personal representative, attorney-in-fact, a…
