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the word “and” immediately preceding sub-paragraph (ii) of paragraph (a) is repealed,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