§ 71517. Admission, Transfer and Discharge Policies

TITLE 22. CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS

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(c) Within 24 hours after admission or immediately before, every
patient shall have a complete history and physical examination and
psychiatric evaluation performed by persons lawfully authorized by
their respective practice acts to perform such examinations providing
the condition of the patient permits. Each patient shall have a complete
psychological evaluation performed by a physician and surgeon or
clinical psychologist consistent with the medical staff bylaws, and
providing the condition of the patient permits.