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Know Your Rights

Internet URL

http://www.mentalhealth.org/publications/allpubs/ken98-0051/default.asp  External Links Disclaimer Logo

Sponsoring Agency

Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Description

This fact sheet discusses selected disability rights topics for people with severe mental illness. Topics covered include: the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) program; advance directives; informed consent; managed care rights and grievance procedures; and confidentiality and privacy. Includes also a list of resources where users can obtain additional information.

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Review Date

2/27/2007

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