section 25
Right to access medical records
The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017Health2017126 sections
Statutory text
- (1) Every person with mental illness shall have a right to access his medical records in respect of his mental illness and treatment.
- (2) The medical officer in charge shall provide a copy of such medical records, if requested, to the person with mental illness or his nominated representative.
- (3) Any person or his nominated representative who is aggrieved by the denial of access to medical records may make an application to the Board for appropriate directions.
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