Queensland Consolidated Acts

MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2016 - SECT 40

40 Notice of making

(1) As soon as practicable after deciding to make the recommendation for assessment, the doctor or authorised mental health practitioner must—

(a) tell the person of the decision; and

(b) explain to the person the effect of the recommendation; and

(c) give the person a copy of the recommendation, if requested.

(2) Subsection (1) (c) does not apply if the doctor or authorised mental health practitioner considers giving the person a copy may adversely affect the health and wellbeing of the person.

(3) Also, the doctor or authorised mental health practitioner must give a copy of the recommendation to the person’s nominated support persons, personal guardian or attorney, if requested.