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Brochures from Mental Health Law Guide

MASSACHUSETTS MENTAL HEALTH PARITY LAW (word)

MASSACHUSETTS MENTAL HEALTH PARITY LAW

BASIC RIGHTS AT INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES

HOSPITALIZATION IN CONNECTION WITH A CRIMINAL CASE

THE DMH COMPLAINT PROCESS

YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE COMMUNITY RESIDENCE TENANCY LAW

DEBT COLLECTION AND CONSUMER CREDIT

YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING HOSPITALIZATON AND DISCHARGE

YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING MEDICATION

THE RIGHTS OF ADULTS TO MOVE FREELY ON A HOSPITAL WARD

REPRESENTATIVE PAYEES

YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING RESTRAINING ORDERS

YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION IN FACILITIES LICENSED BY, CONTRACTED FOR, OR OPERATED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH

YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION IN HOSPITALS AND THE EMERGENCY ROOM

RIGHTS REGARDING TREATMENT PLANS FOR DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH CONTINUING CARE SERVICES

RIGHTS REGARDING HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES

RIGHTS REGARDING ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH RECORDS

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