Admission of person with mental illness as independent patient in mental health establishment

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(2) An independent patient may be admitted to a mental health establishment if the medical officer in charge is satisfied that the person requesting admission has the capacity to make mental healthcare and treatment decisions and is willing to be admitted.
(3) The medical officer in charge shall ensure that the independent patient is not subjected to any treatment or procedure without his informed consent.
(4) An independent patient may, at any time, request to be discharged from the mental health establishment and the medical officer in charge shall discharge the patient, unless the patient is being re-assessed for admission under the provisions of Chapter XII.

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