PART 1THE 2003 ACT

Advance statements and patients' rights

I130Safeguarding the patient's interest

1

The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 is amended as follows.

2

In section 245 (certificates under sections 235, 236, 239 and 241), in subsection (3)—

a

the word “and” immediately preceding sub-paragraph (ii) of paragraph (a) is repealed,

b

after sub-paragraph (ii) of paragraph (a) there is inserted—

iii

any guardian of the patient; and

iv

any welfare attorney of the patient;