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(D) clear explanation that admission to the hospital may be required in the event of an unforeseen circumstance; and

(7) examination of each patient by a physician before discharge. (d) A medical record must be maintained for each patient who receives care in the outpatient service. (e) If outpatient psychiatric followup treatment is provided, the outpatient service must comply with 7 AAC 12.215(d)(3). (f) If outpatient substance abuse followup treatment is provided, the outpatient service must comply with 7 AAC 12.220(c)(5) and 7 AAC 70. (Eff. 11/19/83, Register 88; am 4/9/2017, Register 222) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 18.05.040 7 AAC 12.890. Rights of patients, clients, and residents. (a) Except as otherwise provided in AS 47.30.825, a patient, client, or a nursing facility resident has rights that include the following:

(1) to associate and communicate privately with persons of the patient’s, client’s, or resident’s choice;

(2) to have reasonable access to a telephone to make and receive confidential calls;

(3) to mail and receive unopened correspondence;

(4) to be informed of the facility’s grievance procedure for handling complaints relating to patient, client, or resident care;

(5) to be free from physical or chemical restraints except as specified in AS 47.30.825 or 7 AAC 12.258;

(6) to be treated with consideration and recognition of the patient’s, client’s, or resident’s dignity and individuality;

(7) to confidentiality of the patient’s, client’s, or resident’s medical records and treatment;