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28When does assessment order take effect?
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28 When does assessment order take effect?
An assessment order takes effect as soon as it is signed by the medical practitioner who makes it.
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The making of an assessment order is reviewable by the Tribunal – see Division 2 of Part 3 of Chapter 3 .