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To be treated in a safe environment whist a patient
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To have their property / clothing kept in a secure place to
prevent theft
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To be provided with appropriate information about hospital
policies and the Mental Health Care Act in a language of their choice
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To not be discriminated against on the basis of race,
gender, age or type of illness
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To be able to talk to members of multidisciplinary team
involved in their care and treatment
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To have appropriate information and counselling provided
before any tests or assessments are performed
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To be given appropriate information about: treatment, reason
for hospitalisation, expected length of stay, results of tests and
assessments
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To have clinical and social information recorded and handled
in a confidential and private manner
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To discuss any complaints or grievances with a named member
of staff who will initiate appropriate investigation and submit this
information to hospital management who will then act on this
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To obtain written consent before any method of recording
(audio, video or photographic) is undertaking when interviewing patients
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To have communication with family members (personal,
telephonic or written) where feasible
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The right to refuse to participate in any research project
without compromising his/her access to services offered by the hospital.
