A patient controlled utilization receptacle comprises a control circuit, a switched circuit. The control circuit includes a touch control switch, a control wire extending from the touch control switch, and an input to a relay. The switched circuit includes an output from the relay and a switched outlet. The patient, by contacting the control wire, will cause activate the touch control switch. The touch control switch will then send a signal to the relay to close the switched circuit to provide power to the outlet. The patient can thus activate equipment plugged into the switched outlet without help from an aide.
