Once the reason for denial of a right no longer exists, the right should be given back to the patient. Some rights may be subject to restriction, limitation or denial. Any restriction, limitation or denial of rights must be justifiable therapeutically or legally and must be documented in the patient's treatment record. Patients must be allowed to spend and keep a reasonable amount of their own money for canteen expenses and other small purchases. Patients have the right to open their own mail and to communicate by sealed mail with any person or agency.
Patients have a right to visit with anyone they choose at reasonable times.
Patients have a right to have reasonable access to telephones. Patients have a right to make and receive confidential telephone calls. Patients have a right to have opportunities for physical exercise. Patients have a right to have opportunities for recreation outdoors. Patients have a right to have reasonable and prompt access to newspapers, magazines and television and radio programs.