Section 7Sec./Art. 7

Rights of Mental Health Professionals. Mental health professional shall have the right to:

(a) A safe and supportive work environment;

(b) Participate in a continuous professional development program;

(c) Participate in the planning, development, and management of mental health services;

(d) Contribute to the development and regular review of standards for evaluating mental health services provided to service users;

(e) Participate in the development of mental and health policy and service delivery guidelines;

(f) Except in emergency situations, manage and control all aspects of his or her practice, including whether or not to accept or decline a service user for treatment; and

(g) Advocate for the rights of a service user, in cases where the service user's wishes are at odds with those of his or her family or legal representatives.

CHAPTER III

TREATMENT AND CONSENT