§ 23-17.5-3. Physician.
Each patient shall have the right to choose his or her own physician.
History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 235, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-17.5 - Rights of Nursing Home Patients
Section 23-17.5-1. - Condition of admission.
Section 23-17.5-2. - Care of patient.
Section 23-17.5-3. - Physician.
Section 23-17.5-4. - Rules of nursing homes.
Section 23-17.5-5. - Services and charges.
Section 23-17.5-6. - Care by physician — Disclosure of patient’s medical condition.
Section 23-17.5-7. - Experimentation.
Section 23-17.5-8. - Grievances.
Section 23-17.5-10. - Performance of services by patients.
Section 23-17.5-11. - Participation in activities.
Section 23-17.5-12. - Visitors.
Section 23-17.5-13. - Personal services.
Section 23-17.5-14. - Right to privacy.
Section 23-17.5-15. - Financial affairs.
Section 23-17.5-16. - Married patient.
Section 23-17.5-17. - Transfer to another facility.
Section 23-17.5-18. - Development of responsibilities.
Section 23-17.5-19. - Discrimination.
Section 23-17.5-20. - Posting of law.
Section 23-17.5-21. - Penalties.
Section 23-17.5-22. - Enforcement.
Section 23-17.5-23. - Severability.
Section 23-17.5-25. - Notice on bed-hold policy and readmission.
Section 23-17.5-26. - Smoke-free environment.
Section 23-17.5-27. - Heat relief.
Section 23-17.5-28. - Pain assessment.
Section 23-17.5-29. - Hospice.
Section 23-17.5-30. - Family councils.
Section 23-17.5-31. - Reimbursement of monies prepaid to deceased patient’s estate.
Section 23-17.5-32. - Minimum staffing levels.
Section 23-17.5-33. - Minimum staffing level compliance and enforcement program.
Section 23-17.5-34. - Nursing staff posting requirements.
Section 23-17.5-35. - Staffing plan.