HealthAI imageCentre Allows Queer Partners as Medical Representatives if Nominated
The Centre and National Medical Commission told the Delhi High Court that non-heterosexual partners can act as medical representatives if duly nominated by the patient. They stated no medical or ethical reason exists to exclude such partners based on sex, gender, or sexual orientation. The affidavit emphasized patient autonomy, advance medical directives, and legal frameworks supporting recognition of queer partners in medical decisions.
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