The purpose of the Mental Health Law is to provide for the humane care and treatment of persons who are mentally ill or who require treatment for drug or alcohol abuse. All such residents of this state are entitled to medical care and treatment in accordance with the highest standards accepted in medical practice.

Added by Laws 1953, p. 152, § 2; Amended by Laws 1986, HB 2021, c. 103, § 1, eff. November 1, 1986; Renumbered from 43A O.S. § 2 by Laws 1986, HB 2021, c. 103, § 103, eff. November 1, 1986.