Section 17 — Duties of nominated representative.

While fulfilling his duties under this Act, the nominated representative shall—

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(a) consider the current and past wishes, the life history, values, cultural background and the best interests of the person with mental illness;

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(b) give particular credence to the views of the person with mental illness to the extent that the person understands the nature of the decisions under consideration;

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(c) provide support to the person with mental illness in making treatment decisions under section 89 or section 90;

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(d) have right to seek information on diagnosis and treatment to provide adequate support to the person with mental illness;

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(e) have access to the family or home based rehabilitation services as provided under clause (c) of sub-section (4) of section 18 on behalf of and for the benefit of the person with mental illness;

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(f) be involved in discharge planning under section 98;

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(g) apply to the mental health establishment for admission under section 87 or section 89 or section 90;

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(h) apply to the concerned Board on behalf of the person with mental illness for discharge under section 87 or section 89 or section 90;

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(i) apply to the concerned Board against violation of rights of the person with mental illness in a mental health establishment;

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(j) appoint a suitable attendant under sub-section (5) or sub-section (6) of section 87;

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(k) have the right to give or withhold consent for research under circumstances mentioned under sub-section (3) of section 99.

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