The bill amends the Mental Health Code of Michigan, specifically section 416, to enhance the communication of patient rights at the commencement of mental health treatment. It stipulates that a patient's rights must be communicated both orally and in writing to the patient and to the individual who executed the written consent. The rights include the ability to object to treatment and the right to end voluntary mental health treatment. Additionally, the communication must outline the process for terminating such treatment.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that both a copy of the written consent and a specific form related to the patient's treatment must be provided to the patient, the individual who executed the consent, and one other designated individual. This ensures that all parties are informed of the patient's rights and the procedures related to their mental health treatment, even if there is no expressed intention to terminate treatment.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 330.1416