Mental Health Act 2016
sec.338Appointment of authorised doctor
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sec.338 Appointment of authorised doctor
The administrator of an authorised mental health service may, by instrument in writing, appoint a doctor as an authorised doctor. However, the administrator may appoint a person under subsection (1) only if satisfied the person has the competencies, stated in a policy, necessary to be an authorised doctor. (sec.338-ssec.1) The administrator of an authorised mental health service may, by instrument in writing, appoint a doctor as an authorised doctor. (sec.338-ssec.2) However, the administrator may appoint a person under subsection (1) only if satisfied the person has the competencies, stated in a policy, necessary to be an authorised doctor.