KRS 202A.191: Rights of hospitalized patients.

(1) Each and every patient hospitalized under this chapter shall have the following

rights:

(a) The right to be adequately informed as to their individual treatment program;

(b) The right to assist in the planning of their treatment program;

(c) The right to refuse treatment subject to the provisions of KRS 202A.196;

(d) The right to maintain, keep, and use personal possessions and money;

(e) The right to receive visitors;

(f) The right to receive payment for work performed on behalf of the hospital;

(g) The ri ght to refuse intrusive treatment subject to the provisions of KRS

202A.196;

(h) The right to be free from unreasonable use of seclusion and restraint;

(i) The right to seek relief from participating in their treatment plan.

(2) The secretary shall adopt r ules and regulations for the proper administration and

enforcement of this chapter. Such regulations shall be filed with the Legislative

Research Commission as provided in KRS Chapter 13A.