Patients to Be On An Equal Footing (1881)

Sec. 28. [Patients to be on an equal footing.]—All patients in the hospital shall be regarded as standing on an equal footing; and the several patients, according to their different conditions of mind and body; and their respective needs, shall be provided for and treated with equal care; Provided, That if the relatives or immediate friends of any patient shall desire it, and shall pay the expenses thereof, such patient may have special care, and may be provided with a special attendant, as may be agreed upon with the superintendent; in such cases the charges for such special care and attendance shall be paid quarterly in advance.