An Act to establish patient rights of persons receiving psychiatric care at evaluation or treatment facilities
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Northern Mariana Islands (Commonwealth of)
7 January 1994
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Office of the Governor
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This Act shall be known as the "Patient's Rights Act". The rights set forth in this Act shall be afforded every person receiving assessment, evaluation, care or treatment at an evaluation or treatment facility, whether voluntary or involuntary, inpatient or outpatient.Content
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