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HB 894, 66th R.S.

Relating to the right of a proposed mental patient or mental patient to refuse electroconvulsive therapy, insulin coma therapy, or all other therapies which require the occurrence of a convulsion and that any such therapies received shall only be received when the proposed mental patient or mental patient is duly informed and consenting of the therapy; providing penalties.

Last action: Referred to Committee on Health Services

Author: Samuel Hudson III

Subjects:
Mental Health & Mental Retardation
PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION

House Committee: Health Services ()

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