N.H. Admin. Code § He-M 613.06

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024
Section He-M 613.06 - Discharge from NHH Pursuant to Voluntary Admission
(a) Pursuant to RSA 135-C:16, if a person is a patient on a voluntary basis, he or she may withdraw from the receiving facility, whether or not such withdrawal is made against medical advice.
(b) A patient who has requested to withdraw shall:
(1) Be released upon request if an examination conducted in accordance with RSA 135-C:17 is not ordered;
(2) Be released if an examination is ordered but does not occur within the 24-hour period;
(3) Be released if an examination determines that the criteria specified in RSA 135-C:27 are not met; or
(4) Be held and treated in accordance with the provisions of RSA 135-C:27-33 if an examination determines that the criteria are met.

N.H. Admin. Code § He-M 613.06

#4838, eff 6-15-90, EXPIRED: 6-15-96

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Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 41, Filed October 13, 2016, Proposed by #11183, Effective 9/20/2016, Expires 9/20/2026.