Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022
69Functions of a psychiatrist giving a second opinion
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69 Functions of a psychiatrist giving a second opinion
(1) The functions of a psychiatrist giving a second psychiatric opinion are—
(a) to assess the eligible patient (other than a forensic patient) and to provide an opinion as to whether the criteria for the relevant order apply to the patient; and
(b) to review the treatment provided to the eligible patient under the relevant order and to recommend any changes that the psychiatrist giving the second opinion is satisfied are appropriate in the circumstances to the treatment provided under that order.
(2) A psychiatrist who is asked to give a second psychiatric opinion under this Part cannot override the treatment prescribed by the authorised psychiatrist.