(1) This section
applies in relation to a voluntary patient who does not have the capacity to
consent to a carer or close family member of the patient being provided with
the information referred to in section 285(1)(a), or being involved in the
matters referred to in section 285(1)(b), relating to his or her treatment and
care.
(2) The carer or close
family member is entitled, subject to section 292, to be provided with that
information, or to be involved in those matters.