Strip searches—presence of authorised health practitioners
45 Strip searches—presence of authorised health practitioners
A strip search of a patient must be done—
by an authorised health practitioner of the same sex as, or a sex nominated by, the patient; and
in the presence of 1 or more other authorised health practitioners, each of whom must be of the same sex as, or a sex nominated by, the patient.
However, the number of authorised health practitioners present during the search must be no more than necessary and reasonable to ensure the search is carried out as safely and effectively as possible.
The authorised health practitioner conducting the search may direct another authorised health practitioner present to provide assistance that the conducting health practitioner believes on reasonable grounds is necessary and reasonable for the search.
An authorised health practitioner may give directions to the patient for the conduct of the search in accordance with this section.
Examples directions that the patient raise 1 or both arms, raise any long hair or turn in a particular direction
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