Queensland Consolidated Acts

MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2016 - SECT 44

44 Where and how person may be assessed

(1) A person subject to a recommendation for assessment may be assessed in—

(a) an authorised mental health service; or

(b) a public sector health service facility; or

(c) another place considered clinically appropriate by the authorised doctor making the assessment.

(2) An authorised person may transport the person to an authorised mental health service or a public sector health service facility for assessment.

Notes—

1 For a person in custody subject to a recommendation for assessment, see section 65 .

2 For the powers of an authorised person when detaining and transporting a person, see chapter 11 , part 6 , division 5 .

(3) An authorised doctor making an assessment of a person must discuss the assessment with the person.