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CurrentExplaining decision not to make treatment authority
47 Explaining decision not to make treatment authority
(1)
This section applies if, on making an assessment of a person subject to a recommendation for assessment, an authorised doctor decides—
(a)
the treatment criteria do not apply to the person; or
(b)
there is a less restrictive way for the person to receive treatment and care for the person’s mental illness.
(2)
The authorised doctor must—
(a)
tell the person of the decision; and
(b)
explain its effect to the person; and
(c)
make a note on the recommendation for assessment of the decision not to make a treatment authority for the person.
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