Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 10210.102. Legislative policy

(1) Adults who lack the capacity to protect themselves and are at imminent risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment must have access to services necessary to protect their health, safety and welfare.

(2) Adults have the right to make choices, subject to the laws and regulations of this Commonwealth, regarding their lifestyles, relationships, bodies and health, even when those choices present risks to themselves or their property.

(3) Adults have the right to refuse some or all protective services.

(4) Information about protective services should be provided in a safe place and in a safe, understandable and responsive manner.

(5) The Commonwealth must provide for the detection, prevention, reduction and elimination of abuse, neglect, exploitation and abandonment and establish a program of protective services for adults in need of them.

(6) Adults have the right to receive services in the most integrated settings and in the manner least restrictive of individual liberties.