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Mental Health Act 2016
sec.179Examination report
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sec.179 Examination report
The authorised doctor must prepare a report (an examination report ) stating each of the following— details of the examination carried out under the examination order; the recommendation or decision made under section 178 (3) ; if the authorised doctor makes a recommendation under section 178 (3) (b) for the person’s treatment and care—details of the explanation given to the person of the benefits of being treated voluntarily in accordance with the recommendation.
- (a) details of the examination carried out under the examination order;
- (b) the recommendation or decision made under section 178 (3) ;
- (c) if the authorised doctor makes a recommendation under section 178 (3) (b) for the person’s treatment and care—details of the explanation given to the person of the benefits of being treated voluntarily in accordance with the recommendation.