Name/Title
Administrative RecordEntry/Object ID
2014.2.3145Scope and Content
A one page document addressing Patient's Rights as pertains to Section 202.847 RSMo 1969. Dated Jan. 9, 1973 and signed by Dr. Liam O'Brien, M. D.Context
it reads as follows: (summarized)
"1. Subject to the general rules and regulations of the hospital and except to the extent that the head of the hospital . . . . every patient shall be entitled:
(1) To communicate by sealed mail or otherwise with persons . . .
(2) To receive visitors; and
(3) To exercise all civil rights, including the right to dispose of . . .
2. Notwithstanding any limitations authorized under this section . . . . .
3. Any limitations imposed by the head of the hospital on the exercise of these rights . . . .
Please note subparagraph 3 of the statute that requires any limitation of these rights of the patient be made a part of the clinical record.
Any patient who feels that his rights have been violated should make contact directly to the Superintendent of this Hospital.
Liam O'Brian, M.D.Dimensions
Dimension Notes
8.5" x 11"