The bill amends the Mental Health Code of Michigan, specifically section 416, to enhance the communication of a patient's 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 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 a patient to terminate their treatment.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that both the patient and the individual who executed the written consent, along with one other designated individual, must receive a copy of the written consent and a specific form related to the patient's treatment, regardless of whether the patient has expressed an intention to terminate their treatment. This aims to ensure that patients are fully informed of their rights and the procedures available to them during their mental health care.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 330.1416