61Role of nominated support person

61 Role of nominated support person

(1) The role of a nominated support person in relation to a patient is—

(a) to advocate for the views and preferences expressed by the patient, including preferences provided in the advance statement of preferences; and

(b) to support the patient to make and participate in decisions; and

(c) to advocate for any appropriate supports that would assist the patient to communicate and participate in decision making; and

(d) to support the patient to understand information and decisions; and

(e) to support the patient to communicate their views, preferences, decisions, questions or concerns; and

(f) to receive information, and be consulted, about the patient in accordance with this Act; and

(g) to support the patient to exercise any rights the patient has under this Act.

(2) A nominated support person is to perform their role in a manner that supports a constructive relationship between—

(a) the patient; and

(b) the authorised psychiatrist and any other person employed or engaged, or volunteering, at a designated mental health service.