Part 2Protection of rights

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Chapter 2—Protection of rights

Part 2.1—Supporting patient rights

32 Designated mental health service must determine if patient has an advance statement of preferences or a nominated support person

A designated mental health service, as soon as practicable after becoming responsible for a patient's assessment or treatment, must take all reasonable steps to find out whether—

(a) the patient has an advance statement of preferences or a nominated support person; and

(b) the statement or nomination is in effect.

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