Virginia § 15.2-5333 - Rules as to patients
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§ 15.2-5333. Rules as to patients
An authority shall have power to make rules governing the admission of patients to, and the care, conduct, and treatment of patients in, any hospital operated by the authority; to determine whether patients presented to the hospital for treatment are subjects for charity, to fix the compensation to be paid by patients other than those unable to assist themselves; and to maintain and operate isolation wards for the care and treatment of mental, contagious or other similar diseases.
Code 1950, § 32-246; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1567; 1997, c. 587.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 15.2-5333
What does Code of Virginia § 15.2-5333 cover?
Section 15.2-5333 ("Rules as to patients") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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