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Section 13 - Mental Healthcare Act, 2017
13. Liability of medical health professional in relation to advance directive.-
(1) A medical practitioner or a mental health professional shall not be held liable for any unforeseen consequences on following a valid advance directive.
(2) The medical practitioner or mental health professional shall not be held liable for not following a valid advance directive, if he has not been given a copy of the valid advance directive.
Related Sections
- Section 80: Proceedings before Board
- Section 75: Terms and conditions of service of chairperson and members of Board
- Section 115: Presumption of severe stress in case of attempt to commit suicide
- Section 9: Advance directive not to apply to emergency treatment
- Section 78: Proceedings before Board to be judicial proceedings
Related Acts
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