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O.C.G.A. § 37-7-160 <-- --> O.C.G.A. §37-7-162

2010 Georgia Code

TITLE 37 - MENTAL HEALTH

CHAPTER 7 - HOSPITALIZATION, TREATMENT, ETC., OF ALCOHOLICS, DRUG DEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS, AND DRUG ABUSERS
ARTICLE 6 - RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF PATIENTS, THEIR REPRESENTATIVES, ETC., GENERALLY
PART 2 - RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES AS TO MANNER OF CARE AND TREATMENT AND AS TO MAINTENANCE AND RELEASE OF CLINICAL RECORDS
§ 37-7-161 - Securing of least restrictive alternative placement; assisting patient in securing placement in noninstitutional community facilities and programs

O.C.G.A. 37-7-161 (2010)
37-7-161. Securing of least restrictive alternative placement; assisting patient in securing placement in noninstitutional community facilities and programs


It is the policy of the state that the least restrictive alternative placement be secured for every patient at every stage of his medical treatment and care. It shall be the duty of the facility to assist the patient in securing placement in noninstitutional community facilities and programs.