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O.C.G.A. § 37-7-164 ‘‘Representative,’’ ‘‘substantial change’’ defined; consultation by patient’s representative with treatment facility; notification of treatment change; guardian’s consultation and notification rights
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(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) ‘‘Representative’’ means the representative designated by the patient or, in the absence of such designation, the person selected as a representative in the order of listing under subsection (b) of Code Section 37-7-147 but shall no…
O.C.G.A. § 37-7-165 Mistreatment, neglect, or abuse of patients; use of medication, seclusion, or physical restraints
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(a) Mistreatment, neglect, or abuse in any form of any patient is prohibited. Medication in quantities that interfere with the patient’s treatment program is prohibited. All medication, seclusion, or physical restraints are to be used solely for the purposes of providing effectiv…
O.C.G.A. § 37-7-166 Maintenance, confidentiality, and release of clinical records; disclosure of confidential or privileged patient information
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(a) A clinical record for each patient shall be maintained. Authorized release of the record shall include but not be limited to examination of the original record, copies of all or any portion of the record, or disclosure of information from the record, except for matters privil…
O.C.G.A. § 37-7-167 Right of patient to examine his records and to request correction of inaccuracies; promulgation of rules and regulations; judicial supervision of files and records relating to proceedings under this ch
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(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 37-7-162, every patient shall have the right to examine all medical records kept in the patient’s name by the department or the facility where the patient was hospitalized or treated. (b) Every patient shall have the right …