AustLII Tasmanian Consolidated Acts

[Index] [Table] [Search] [Search this Act] [Notes] [Noteup] [Previous] [Next] [Download] [Help]

MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2013 - SECT 92

Division 3 - Force, seclusion and restraint Interpretation of Division

In this Division –
prescribed reason , for applying force to a forensic patient or placing a forensic patient in seclusion or under restraint, means –
(a) to facilitate the patient's treatment; or
(b) to facilitate the patient's general health care; or
(c) to ensure the patient's health or safety; or
(d) to ensure the safety of other persons; or
(e) to prevent the patient from destroying or damaging property; or
(f) to prevent the patient's escape from lawful custody; or
(g) to provide for the management, good order or security of the SMHU; or
(h) to facilitate the patient's lawful transfer to or from another facility, whether in this State or elsewhere; or
(i) a reason sanctioned by standing orders.



[Index] [Table] [Search] [Search this Act] [Notes] [Noteup] [Previous] [Next] [Download] [Help]