67Right to a second psychiatric opinion

67 Right to a second psychiatric opinion

(1) An eligible patient may seek a second psychiatric opinion at any time.

See section 3(1) for the meaning of eligible patient.

(2) The following may seek a second psychiatric opinion—

(a) any person, at the request of the eligible patient;

(b) a guardian of the eligible patient;

(c) a parent of the eligible patient, if the eligible patient is under the age of 16 years;

(d) the DFFH Secretary, if that Secretary has parental responsibility for the eligible patient under a relevant child protection order.

(3) If an eligible patient seeks a second psychiatric opinion and requests assistance to obtain that opinion, the authorised psychiatrist must ensure that reasonable steps are taken to assist the patient with that request.