Declaration of Patient Rights

While in treatment, I (the patient) have the right to:

Be free from harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation
- This means I will be treated fairly and feel safe and cared about.
Refuse treatment at any time (although I am consenting to treatment at this time) while understanding my refusal will not be used as sole grounds for termination of services
- This means I can stop treatment if the decision is made by my legal guardian, but we agree to participate right now.
Explanation of the benefits, potential risks, and possible alternative methods of treatment
- This means I will be told what good things and bad things can happen because of my treatment.
Confidentiality
- This means information about me cannot be shared unless:
  - My parent or guardian gives permission
  - It’s ordered by a judge
  - I’m a danger to myself or someone else
  - My treatment team is afraid I may break the law
Be involved in developing my treatment plan
- This means I will be involved in things (PCP goals) I want to work on based on my needs and strengths,
Receive appropriate treatment/habilitation
- This means I will get the services I need to make progress.
Be free from unnecessary or excessive medication
- This means I will only be given medication that my doctor prescribes.
Receive necessary treatment for and prevention of physical ailments
- This means if I am hurt or sick, I will see a doctor or receive first aid by a trained provider.
Be free from unwarranted search and seizure
- This means I can bring personal items that staff will not take away unless:
  - They are illegal
  - They are in violation of Hope Services policies
  - They could hurt me or someone else
Participate in programming
- This means I will be included in age appropriate, supervised activities every day of treatment
File a grievance
- This means I can complain to the agency if I am not being treated fairly
Be given and interpreter free of personal charge
- This means I do not have to pay if for an interpreter.