Title 23
Health and Safety

Chapter 17.5
Rights of Nursing Home Patients

R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.5-2

§ 23-17.5-2. Care of patient.

Each patient shall be treated and cared for with consideration, respect, and dignity, and shall be afforded his or her right to privacy to the extent consistent with providing adequate medical care and with efficient administration.

History of Section.
P.L. 1978, ch. 235, § 1.