(a) In this Section, “specific mental health services” means the administration of psychotropic medication or electroconvulsive therapy under Section 2-107 or 2-107.1 of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code or admission to a mental health facility as defined in Section 1-114 of that Code.
     (b) A surrogate decision maker, other than a court appointed guardian, may not consent to specific mental health services for an adult patient. A surrogate decision maker may, however, petition for the provision of specific mental health services pursuant to the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code.

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 755 ILCS 40/60

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.

     (c) This Section does not grant a court-appointed guardian any additional authority to consent to specific mental health services than is permitted by the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code.