Section 26: Informed consent.

(1) No treatment shall be administered without the prior written consent of the person with the mental health condition voluntarily given after the attending healthcare worker has provided the person with relevant information pertaining to his state of health and necessary treatment relating to the-
(a) range of diagnostic procedures and treatment options available to the patient;
(b) benefits, possible pain or discomfort, risks, costs and consequences associated with each of the treatment options; and
(c) patient's right to refuse treatment and the implications and risks of such refusal.
(2) The health professional shall ensure that the information provided to the person under subsection (1) is given in the language the person understands and in a manner which takes into account the literacy level of the person:
Provided that where the person with mental health condition is unable to understand the information relevant to the decision where provided using simple language, visual aids or any other means or unable to retain, use or weigh the information or to communicate his decision by talking, using sign language or any other means, provisions shall be made by the medical officer for supported decision making at no cost to the person with mental health condition.