This legislation has been repealed.
(1) An informal patient may, at any time, discharge himself or herself from or leave a hospital.
(2) A medical superintendent may, at any time, discharge an informal patient if, in the opinion of the medical superintendent, the patient is not likely to benefit from further care or treatment as an informal patient.
(3) Notice must be given by the medical superintendent of the discharge of any informal patient who is under guardianship within the meaning of the Guardianship Act 1987 to the guardian of the patient.