Georgia Code
Part 2 - Rights and Privileges as to Manner of Care and Treatment and as to Maintenance and Release of Clinical Records
§ 37-7-163. Recognition of Patients’ Physical Integrity; Patients’ Right to Refuse Medication; Obtaining Consent to Treatment and Surgery; Performance of Emergency Surgery; Immunity of Physician; Direction of Notice of Actions Taken Under Code Sectio...

History. Code 1933, § 88-406.8, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 887, § 1; Code 1933, § 88-402.6, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 1856, § 1; Ga. L. 1995, p. 1302, § 13.

Structure Georgia Code

Title 37 - Mental Health

Chapter 7 - Hospitalization and Treatment of Alcoholics, Drug Dependent Individuals, and Drug Abusers

Article 6 - Rights and Privileges of Patients, Their Representatives, and Others Generally

Part 2 - Rights and Privileges as to Manner of Care and Treatment and as to Maintenance and Release of Clinical Records

§ 37-7-160. Individual Dignity of Patients to Be Respected; Treatment of Alcoholics and Drug Abusers as Medical Patients; Use of Criminal Facilities and Procedures

§ 37-7-161. Securing of Least Restrictive Alternative Placement; Assisting Patient in Securing Placement in Noninstitutional Community Facilities and Programs

§ 37-7-162. Patient’s Care and Treatment Rights

§ 37-7-163. Recognition of Patients’ Physical Integrity; Patients’ Right to Refuse Medication; Obtaining Consent to Treatment and Surgery; Performance of Emergency Surgery; Immunity of Physician; Direction of Notice of Actions Taken Under Code Sectio...

§ 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

§ 37-7-165. Mistreatment, Neglect, or Abuse of Patients; Use of Medication, Seclusion, or Physical Restraints

§ 37-7-166. Maintenance, Confidentiality, and Release of Clinical Records; Disclosure of Confidential or Privileged Patient Information

§ 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 Chapter

§ 37-7-168. Right of Patient’s Attorney to Interview Physician or Psychologist and Staff Attending Patient; Establishment of Regulations as to Release of Information to Patient’s Attorney