(1) The patient, the family of the patient or the personal representative of the patient shall be informed of the reasons for the admission and their rights with respect to appeal to the Tribunal.

(2) A patient or primary caregiver has the right to appeal against involuntary admission or treatment.

(3) A patient has the right to seek an independent medical opinion.

(4) A patient or primary caregiver has the right to seek counsel or be represented in an appeal or complaint procedure and has right of access to the medical record of the patient.

(5) Access to the medical record of a patient by the primary caregiver is subject to the consent of the patient or the personal representative of the patient.