Section 24 Mental Health Act

24 advance decisions to refuse treatment.

Section 24 mental health act. Chapter 23 provisions applicable to both mentally ill persons and persons of intellectual disabilities. 1 where a person other than a child is detained pursuant to section 23 the consultant psychiatrist responsible for the care and treatment of the person prior to his or her detention shall either discharge the person or arrange for him or her to be examined by another consultant psychiatrist who is not a spouse or relative of the person. Chapter 25 interstate compact on mental health.

Provided that if any relative or friend of the mentally ill person desires that the mentally. There are currently no known outstanding effects for the mental capacity act 2005 section 24. Section 24 in the mental health act 1987.

A not later than 3 months after the date of the order. General 1 advance decision means a decision made by a. C make such inquiries in relation to such person as he may deem necessary.

The responsible clinician shall conduct a formal review of the condition of every special patient who is detained in a hospital pursuant to an order of a court made under section 24 2 a of the criminal procedure mentally impaired persons act 2003. People detained under the mental health act need urgent treatment for a mental health disorder and are at risk of harm to themselves or others. Chapter 24 commitment of children in need of mental health treatment.

A attending physician means the physician who has the principal responsibility for the health care needs of a person admitted to a mental. 3 mental health services c. Interpretation 2 in this act.

Mental health act 2001. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. The mental health act 1983 is the main piece of legislation that covers the assessment treatment and rights of people with a mental health disorder.