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The Act sets out the information which the nearest relative is entitled to receive unless the patient requests otherwise. The following is a brief summary (further details are in the sections themselves): | The Act sets out the information which the nearest relative is entitled to receive unless the patient requests otherwise. The following is a brief summary (further details are in the sections themselves): | ||
* Under s132 the hospital must ensure the patient understands his detention and Tribunal rights, and the hospital must also give a copy of any written information to the nearest relative. | * Under [[s132]] the hospital must ensure the patient understands his detention and Tribunal rights, and the hospital must also give a copy of any written information to the nearest relative. | ||
* Section 132A contains similar provisions for CTO patients. | * Section [[s132A|132A]] contains similar provisions for CTO patients. | ||
* Under s133 the hospital must inform the nearest relative about the patient being discharged. | * Under [[s133]] the hospital must inform the nearest relative about the patient being discharged. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:37, 8 April 2019
The Act sets out the information which the nearest relative is entitled to receive unless the patient requests otherwise. The following is a brief summary (further details are in the sections themselves):
- Under s132 the hospital must ensure the patient understands his detention and Tribunal rights, and the hospital must also give a copy of any written information to the nearest relative.
- Section 132A contains similar provisions for CTO patients.
- Under s133 the hospital must inform the nearest relative about the patient being discharged.
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