(1) The appointment of a minor's next friend ceases when a minor who is not a patient reaches the age of majority.
(2) When a party, other than a minor, ceases to be a patient during the course of proceedings, the next friend's appointment continues until it is ended by court order.
(3) An application for an order under paragraph (2) may be made by —
(a) a party;
(b) the former patient; or
(c) the next friend,
and must be supported by evidence on affidavit.
(4) The minor or patient in respect of whom the appointment to act has ceased must serve notice on the other parties —
(a) giving an address for service;
(b) stating that the appointment of the next friend has ceased; and
(c) stating whether or not he or she chooses to carry on the proceedings.
(5) If the notice is not served within 28 days after the appointment of the next friend ceases the court may, on application, strike out any claim or defence brought or filed by the minor or patient.
(6) The liability of a next friend for costs continues until —
(a) the minor or patient serves the notice referred to in paragraph (4); or
(b) the next friend serves notice on the other parties that the appointment has ceased.