17 Jul 2019 in Senate:
Reports by mental health facilities and units.
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17 Jul 2019 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move-
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17 Jul 2019 in Senate:
THAT Clause 17 of the Bill be amended in the proposed new section 10— (a) in subsection (1)— (i) by inserting the words “or unit” immediately after the words mental health facility” in the introductory clause; (ii) by deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— (b) referral where necessary to an appropriate mental health facility or unit; (b) by deleting subsection (2) and substituting therefor the following new subsection— (2) Where a minor requires admission to a mental health facility or unit, for treatment under subsection (1), the guardian of that person shall submit a written application, ...
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17 Jul 2019 in Senate:
(b) the procedure to be followed by the mental health facility or unit in dealing with a patient admitted under subsection (2), where the guardian of the person with mental illness— (i) dies; (ii) becomes incapable of supporting or representing the person with mental illness as the case may be; or (iii) refuses or neglects to perform their duties under the Act;
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17 Jul 2019 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 22 of the Bill be amended— (a) in paragraph (b) by inserting “or unit,” immediately after the words “mental health facility” in the proposed new subsection (1) (b) (ii); (b) by deleting the proposed new subsection (1A) and substituting therefor the following new subsection— (1A) An application under subsection (1) shall be made in the prescribed form to the person in charge of the mental health facility or unit, as the case may be, by the following persons— (a) a duly appointed supporter of the person with mental illness in accordance ...
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17 Jul 2019 in Senate:
any other person who is carer or relative of that person. (c) in the proposed new subsection (1C) by deleting the word “condition” appearing immediately after the words “health of the person” in paragraph (b); (d) in the proposed new subsection (1D) by deleting paragraph (e) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— (e) by deleting subsection (6) and substituting therefor the following new subsections—
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17 Jul 2019 in Senate:
(6) A person in charge shall not admit an
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17 Jul 2019 in Senate:
involuntary patient for a period exceeding six months unless the person in charge has— (a) carried out or caused to be carried out a review of the status of mental health of the patient; and (b) sought or retained the recommendation of the medical health practitioner for the extended admission of the patient. (6A) Before extending the period of admission under subsection (6) the person in charge shall seek the consent of – (a) the supporter of that person, where the person with mental illness is unable at the particular time to give consent; (b) the representative of that person, ...
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17 Jul 2019 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:-
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17 Jul 2019 in Senate:
THAT, Clause 25 of the Bill be amended in the proposed new section 15 A—
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