# Mental Capacity Act 2005, Paragraph 16


(1) These expressions have the meanings given—
“donee” means a donee of a lasting power of attorney granted by P;
“mental health patient” means a person accommodated in a hospital for the purpose of being given medical treatment for mental disorder;
“mental health treatment” means the medical treatment for mental disorder referred to in the definition of “mental health patient”.
(2) A decision of a donee or deputy is valid if it is made—
(a) within the scope of his authority as donee or deputy, and
(b) in accordance with Part 1 of this Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/9/schedule/1A/paragraph/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mental-capacity-act-2005/schedule-1A/paragraph-16
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