41Exercise of power by guardian

41 Exercise of power by guardian (1) A guardian— (a) must act in accordance with the general principles set out in section 8 and the decision-making principles set out in section 9; and (b) must act as an advocate for the represented person; and (c) must encourage and assist the represented person to develop the person's decision-making capacity in relation to personal matters; and (d) must act in such a way so to protect the represented person from neglect, abuse or exploitation; and (e) must act honestly, diligently and in good faith; and (f) must exercise reasonable skill and care; and (g) must not use the position for profit; and (h) must avoid acting if there is or may be a conflict of interest; and (i) must not disclose confidential information gained as a guardian unless authorised to do so under the guardianship order or by law. (2) A guardian who has the power to make medical treatment decisions for a represented person must comply with the **Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016** in relation to those decisions.