The responsible person in relation to a Welsh qualifying informal patient (within the meaning given by section 130J above) shall take such steps as are practicable to ensure that the patient understands–
In subsection (1) above, the " responsible person " means the managers of the hospital or registered establishment to which the patient is admitted as an in-patient.
The steps to be taken under subsection (1) above shall be taken as soon as practicable after the patient becomes an in-patient.
The steps to be taken under subsection (1) above shall include giving the requisite information both orally and in writing.
The responsible person in relation to a Welsh qualifying informal patient shall, except where the patient otherwise requests, take such steps as are practicable to furnish any person falling within subsection (6) with a copy of any information given to the patient in writing under subsection (1) above.
A person falls within this subsection if–
In subsection (6), " carer ", in relation to a Welsh qualifying informal patient, means an individual who provides or intends to provide a substantial amount of care on a regular basis for the patient, but does not include any individual who provides, or intends to provide care by virtue of a contract of employment or other contract with any person or as a volunteer for a body (whether or not incorporated);
The steps to be taken under subsection (5) above shall be taken when the information concerned is given to the patient or within a reasonable time thereafter.