Transfer of persons with mental illness from one mental health establishment to another mental health establishment

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(1) A person with mental illness admitted in a mental health establishment may be transferred to another mental health establishment if, in the opinion of the medical officer in charge, such transfer is necessary for better treatment, care and rehabilitation of the person.
(2) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (1), the medical officer in charge shall, before transferring the person, obtain the consent of the person with mental illness or his nominated representative.
(3) The medical officer in charge of the mental health establishment from which the person is being transferred shall inform the medical officer in charge of the mental health establishment to which the person is being transferred and ensure that all relevant medical records of the person are sent to the latter.
(4) The expenses for the transfer of the person (including the cost of transportation and any medical assistance required during the transfer) shall be borne by the mental health establishment from which the person is being transferred, or by the nominated representative or the family of the person, as may be determined by the rules made under this Act.

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