Transfer between services by requirement of chief psychiatrist
352 Transfer between services by requirement of chief psychiatrist
This section applies to a person who is an involuntary patient, or a classified patient (voluntary), of an authorised mental health service.
The chief psychiatrist may, by written notice, require the administrator of the authorised mental health service to transfer the responsibility for the person from the authorised mental health service to another authorised mental health service.
In deciding whether to require a transfer under this section, the chief psychiatrist must have regard to—
the transfer considerations for the person; and
to the greatest extent practicable, the views, wishes and preferences of the person.
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