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sec.242Purpose of ch 8
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sec.242 Purpose of ch 8
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for restrictions on the use of mechanical restraint, seclusion and physical restraint, and the appropriate use of medication, on patients in authorised mental health services. See section 374 for the power to administer medication to a person for the purpose of transporting the person. See section 375 for the power to use mechanical restraint on an involuntary patient for the purpose of transporting the patient.
- 1 See section 374 for the power to administer medication to a person for the purpose of transporting the person.
- 2 See section 375 for the power to use mechanical restraint on an involuntary patient for the purpose of transporting the patient.