This section of the website will eventually will also address some concerns  regarding laws governing SMI that FASMI is addressing, including:

STATUTORY PROBLEMS AT FEDERAL LEVEL

HIPAA rules – problems and need for clarification

– https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/component/content/article/183-in-a-crisis/1850-hipaa-at-a-glance

OTHER STATUTORY PROBLEMS AT CALIFORNIA STATE LEVEL

LPS Reform

         definition of gravely disabled      

         prevent hospitalization / prevent early treatment

         conservatorships

         antagonism between family members

         unwieldy processes (as intended) vs. due process

           immunity for persons  discharging patients

Recharacterization of SMI and medical condition [mentioned in “What is SMI?”]

Right to Treatment 

Parity with physical m