Forensic Disability Act 2011
sec.45Meaning of restraint
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sec.45 Meaning of restraint
Restraint of a forensic disability client is the restraint of the client by use of an approved mechanical appliance preventing the free movement of the client’s body or a limb of the client. However, the use of a surgical or medical appliance for the proper treatment of physical disease or injury is not restraint. (sec.45-ssec.1) Restraint of a forensic disability client is the restraint of the client by use of an approved mechanical appliance preventing the free movement of the client’s body or a limb of the client. (sec.45-ssec.2) However, the use of a surgical or medical appliance for the proper treatment of physical disease or injury is not restraint.