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Mental Health Act 2007
86Review of drug use in mental health facilities
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#### 86 Review of drug use in mental health facilities
86 Review of drug use in mental health facilities
(cf 1990 Act, s 199)
> > (1) The medical superintendent of a mental health facility must establish an internal review system to monitor and review the prescription and use of drugs in the facility.
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> > (2) The director of community treatment of a mental health facility must establish an internal review system to monitor and review the prescription and use of drugs under community treatment orders implemented by the facility.
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> > (3) The system is to monitor the frequency of administration and dosages of drugs, the intended and unintended effects of any drugs administered and the appropriateness of their use.