Patients have rights under the Mental Health Act and are given information about their rights on admission and during their stay, as well as opportunities to contact rights advisors, and if requested, legal assistance to contest a change in status if they disagree with the physician’s findings. More information about Patient Rights under the Mental Health Act can be obtained by calling the Psychiatric Patient Advocate Office at (toll-free) 1-800-578-2343 or visit www.ontario.ca/page/psychiatric-patient-advocate-office