sec.262Return to seclusion after removal

sec.262 Return to seclusion after removal

This section applies if an authorised doctor or the health practitioner in charge of the unit removes a relevant patient from seclusion under section 261 . The authorised doctor or health practitioner may, at any time before the end time stated in the authorisation under section 258 or 259 , return the relevant patient to seclusion if satisfied there is no other reasonably practicable way to protect the relevant patient or others from physical harm. The return to seclusion must comply with the authorisation under section 258 or 259 including the end time stated in the authorisation. If the health practitioner in charge of the unit returns the relevant patient to seclusion under subsection (2) , the health practitioner must tell the authorised doctor who gave the authorisation as soon as practicable after the return. (sec.262-ssec.1) This section applies if an authorised doctor or the health practitioner in charge of the unit removes a relevant patient from seclusion under section 261 . (sec.262-ssec.2) The authorised doctor or health practitioner may, at any time before the end time stated in the authorisation under section 258 or 259 , return the relevant patient to seclusion if satisfied there is no other reasonably practicable way to protect the relevant patient or others from physical harm. (sec.262-ssec.3) The return to seclusion must comply with the authorisation under section 258 or 259 including the end time stated in the authorisation. (sec.262-ssec.4) If the health practitioner in charge of the unit returns the relevant patient to seclusion under subsection (2) , the health practitioner must tell the authorised doctor who gave the authorisation as soon as practicable after the return.