Discharge of independent patients

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(1) An independent patient may be discharged from a mental health establishment—
- (a) upon his own request; or
- (b) by the medical officer in charge, if in his opinion, the patient no longer requires inpatient treatment.
(2) Where a person is discharged under clause (b) of sub-section (1), the medical officer in charge shall provide the patient with a discharge plan as required under section 98.
(3) The mental health establishment shall not detain any independent patient against his will unless such detention is in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

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