section 17
Duties of nominated representative
The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017(a) give binding directions or consent in relation to mental healthcare or treatment of the person with mental illness, in accordance with the provisions of this Act; (b) have the right to access any medical records of the person with mental illness as are necessary to enable him to carry out his duties; (c) provide support to the person with mental illness in making decisions in relation to his mental healthcare or treatment; (d) give consent for research, in accordance with the provisions of this Act; (e) discharge such other duties as may be prescribed. (2) Every nominated representative shall, while discharging his duties, have due regard to the personal care, autonomy, dignity and well-being of the person with mental illness.
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