Ley 7365: Ley de protección al paciente con enfermedad mental (Law 7365: Protection Act regarding patients with mental illness)
The Parliament of Argentina
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Argentina
18 October 2002
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Las personas que padecen sufrimiento mental gozan en la Provincia de iguales derechos que los demás habitantes de la Nación. Es decir a ser tratado en todo momento con la solicitud, el respeto y la dignidad propios de su condición de persona.The act states that people with mental illnesses in the province enjoy the same rights as other citizens of the Nation. That is, to be treated at all times with respect and dignity.
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