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One application can be made to the [[Mental Health Review Tribunal]], but only during the first 14 days of detention. The hearing should be held within 7 days of receipt of the application (which can be faxed). | One application can be made to the [[Mental Health Review Tribunal]], but only during the first 14 days of detention. The hearing should be held within 7 days of receipt of the application (which can be faxed). | ||
The [[nearest relative]]'s discharge powers apply to s2 as they do to s3, the only difference being the NR's inability to apply to the MHRT following a [[RMO]]'s barring order. | The [[nearest relative]]'s discharge powers apply to s2 as they do to s3, the only difference being the NR's inability to apply to the MHRT following a [[RMO]]'s [[barring order]]. | ||
Section 2 is generally used for first admissions. Once someone is known it is more common for them to be admitted under section 3 (admission for treatment). | Section 2 is generally used for first admissions. Once someone is known it is more common for them to be admitted under section 3 (admission for treatment). | ||
Revision as of 12:31, 16 April 2006
Section 2 allows for up to 28 days of detention for assessment, or assessment followd by treatment. The patient can be forcibly medicated. It cannot be renewed (but see s29). To continue to detain someone beyond the 28 days he must be placed under s3.
One application can be made to the Mental Health Review Tribunal, but only during the first 14 days of detention. The hearing should be held within 7 days of receipt of the application (which can be faxed).
The nearest relative's discharge powers apply to s2 as they do to s3, the only difference being the NR's inability to apply to the MHRT following a RMO's barring order.
Section 2 is generally used for first admissions. Once someone is known it is more common for them to be admitted under section 3 (admission for treatment).
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