12Principles relating to rights of carers and families

12 Principles relating to rights of carers and families When treatment and care is provided to a person the following principles apply: (a) as far as practicable and appropriate, a carer of the person is to be provided with relevant information about the person's rights and entitlements under this Act, how those rights and

Mental Health and Related Services Act 1998 15 entitlements may be accessed and exercised, the grounds for the person's admission, the section under which the person was admitted, any proposed or alternative treatment and the services available to meet the person's needs; (b) as far as practicable, a carer of the person must be consulted and involved in the development of any ongoing treatment plan and any discharge planning for the person; (c) as far as practicable and appropriate, family members should be consulted and involved in the person's treatment and care.