Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 2017

Assessment and treatment of persons suffering from severe substance addiction - Rights of patients - Rights applicable to all patients

50: Patient to be informed of his or her rights

You could also call this:

"You have the right to know your patient rights and how to use them."

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You have the right to know about your rights as a patient. You should be told about your legal status as a patient. You also have the right to know about how to apply for a review of your compulsory status and the roles of district inspectors.

You are entitled to be kept informed of these rights. This means you will be told about the functions and duties of district inspectors. Your rights as a patient are important and you should know about them.

As a patient, you have the right to be informed and to understand your rights, including your legal status and how to apply for a review. You will be told about the roles of district inspectors and how they work. This information is important for you to know as a patient.

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This page was last updated on 14 August 2025

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49: Right to nominate person to protect patient's interests, or

"You can choose a helper to look out for you when you're getting treatment"

51: Principal caregiver, welfare guardian, and nominated person to be informed of events affecting patient, or

"People who care about you are told if something important happens while you're getting treatment."

Part 2Assessment and treatment of persons suffering from severe substance addiction
Rights of patients: Rights applicable to all patients

50Patient to be informed of his or her rights

Every patient is entitled to be kept informed of his or her rights as a patient, and, in particular, of—
his or her legal status as a patient; and
his or her right to apply for a review of his or her compulsory status; and
the functions and duties of district inspectors.