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The document is a medical certificate related to the examination or observation of a person under the Mental Health Act 2007. It outlines the process for certifying an individual as mentally ill or disordered, detailing the necessary assessments, observations, and opinions of a medical practitioner. The certificate includes sections for personal information, examination details, and risk assessment for transport to a mental health facility. It emphasizes the criteria for involuntary admission and defines terms related to mental illness and disorder.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
Begin by filling in the patient's details, including their family name, given name, date of birth, and address. Ensure all fields are completed accurately.
In Part 1, the medical practitioner should certify their examination or observation details. Enter your name in full using block letters and specify the location and date of the examination.
Indicate whether you personally examined or observed the patient and state the duration of this examination. Provide your professional opinion regarding the patient's mental health status by selecting the appropriate options.
Complete any additional observations regarding incidents or abnormalities as required. This includes documenting any relevant behavior communicated by others.
In Part 2, if police assistance is necessary for transport to a mental health facility, provide a clear rationale for this decision based on assessed risks.
Finally, sign and date the certificate to validate it before submission.

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What is the Section 2 of the Mental Health Act?

The section 2 provides the legal framework for this assessment to take place. We can therefore determine whether the person has a severe mental disorder and the possible care plan and treatment options available.

What does it mean to be placed under the Mental Health Act?

Under the Act a mentally disordered person is someone whose behaviour is considered so irrational that there are reasonable grounds for believing they require involuntary require care to protect themselves or others around them from serious harm, and they may be detained in a mental health facility.

What is category A in NSW Health?

All persons working with the following high risk client groups or in the following high risk clinical areas are automatically considered to be Category A, regardless of duties. All health care students are Category A. - Does not work with the high risk client groups or in the high risk clinical areas listed above.

What is section 1 of the mental Capacity Act?

1The principles (1)The following principles apply for the purposes of this Act. (2)A person must be assumed to have capacity unless it is established that he lacks capacity. (3)A person is not to be treated as unable to make a decision unless all practicable steps to help him to do so have been taken without success.

What is the Section 3 of the Mental Health Act?

Section 3 allows time for treatment to improve your mental health. Two doctors and an approved mental health professional need to agree before anyone is treated under section 3. To start with, a section 3 lasts up to six months. If it is extended, the first extension lasts up to another six months.

How do I contact NSW Health?

The NSW Ministry of Healths general phone number is (02) 9391 9000. For NSW Healths contact information, visit Contact us. If you wish to submit feedback, have a question, or if would like to make a specific enquiry, please submit it via Feedback.

What is the Section 4 of the Mental Health Act?

Section 4 of the Mental Health Act is an emergency application for detention in hospital for up to 72 hours. It requires only one medical recommendation from a doctor and the application is usually by an Approved Mental Health Professional, on very rare occasions it can be applied by the Nearest Relative.

What is Section 1 of the Mental Health Act?

Section 1: Definition of mental disorder The definition of mental disorder in Section 1 of the Act was split into 4 classifications; psychopathic disorder, mental illness, mental impairment and severe mental impairment.

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