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Section sec.628 - Mental Health Act 2016 - Classified patient (voluntary) may be detained | Zoe

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Mental Health Act 2016

sec.628Classified patient (voluntary) may be detained

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A classified patient (voluntary) may be detained in an authorised mental health service for treatment and care for the person’s mental illness.

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