55 Pa. Code § 5100.71 - Voluntary examination and treatment
(a) Persons 14 years of age or older may seek
voluntary inpatient treatment if they substantially understand the nature of
such treatment and the treatment setting. Parents or guardians who decide to
seek voluntary inpatient treatment for persons under 14 years of age may do so
only in accordance with the act and applications regulations.
(b) The test of a person's substantial
understanding for inpatient treatment is met if the person gives consent to the
information and explanations outlined in section 203 of the act (50 P.S. §
4203).
(c) Behavorial consent, as defined in §
5100.2 (relating to definitions)
shall be sufficient consent for persons presently receiving treatment at a
facility to remain at that facility and to participate in treatment which is
explained to him. Behavioral consent shall be documented under §
5100.73 (relating to explanation
and consent to inpatient treatment). Behavorial consent shall not be relied
upon for admission to or transfer from a facility.
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