Patient's Rights to receive services in South Carolina
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Your Rights
You have a right to be informed regarding your rights.
You have a right to be informed regarding methods for resolving possible
violations of your rights.
You may seek advice and assistance from the Client Advocacy Program.
The telephone number is posted on your lodge. It is (803) 935-7144.
You may contact an attorney of your choice.
You may review the complete manual of patients rights located in your
facility resourcesand on your ward.
You are entitled to a safe and humane environment.
You have a right to as much freedom of movement as possible. This right
may be limited only when it is necessary for the protection of yourself,
others, and the community.
You may spend your own money, wear your own clothes, and keep personal
possessions within established limits.
You have a right to communicate by sealed mail and telephone and to receive
visitors of your choice. Any restriction of these rights must be ordered
by your physician and documented in your record.
You have a right to recognized psychiatric and medical treatment. This
right includes receiving information regarding anticipated benefits, risks,
and side effects of all medication and treatment.
You have a right to participate in the formulation of your treatment
plan and to know the names of the staff members responsible for your care.
You have a right to refuse participation in any research project and
to refuse non-standard psychiatric treatment.
You have a right to know the cost of your treatment and to know the source
of any assistance available in meeting these expenses.
Any work that you do at the hospital must be part of your treatment plan
and designed for your benefit. If you do accept a work assignment, you
will be paid. You may refuse to work for the hospital.
You have a right to worship in the faith of your choice as long as you
do not cause harm to yourself or infringe on the rights of others.
You have a right to have all information concerning your hospitalization
kept confidential except when State law permits disclosure.
If the hospital should consider it necessary to search your belongings
for any reason, you have a right to be present.
You have a right for planned recreational activities to be available.
You also have a right to some unplanned leisure time.
Unless you have been declared incompetent by a court of law, you may
exercise all legal and civil rights, such as disposing of property, voting,
marrying, and divorcing.
You may report any suspected abuse or neglect of patients without fear
of reprisal.
You may petition the court to review the appropriateness of your confinement.
In exercising your rights, you may not infringe on the rights of others.
You also have certain basic responsibilities and you have a right to know
what is expected of you.
Realize that living with a group of people is different from living at
home, and try to get along with other people on the lodge.
Ask questions when you don't understand what is happening to you.
Let a member of the staff know when you have a problem or feel sick.
Take part in planning for and participating in your own therapy and treatment
program and discharge planning, and provide information concerning your
medical history.
Attend scheduled activities and keep appointments.
Help take care of and clean up your living area.
Show respect for the property and rights of others.
Take care of the hospital property and your own clothing and personal
things.
Keep yourself clean and dressed (insofar as you are physically able).
Obey the laws which apply to all citizens.
Be familiar with and observe the rules and policies of your facility.
Accept responsibility for your actions.
Cooperate with the goal of achieving self-sufficiency in the management
of your everyday living.
