4Examinations by audio visual link—the Act, ss 19A(3) and 27A(5)

4 Examinations by audio visual link—the Act, ss 19A(3) and 27A(5)

4 Examinations by audio visual link—the Act, ss 19A(3) and 27A(5)

(1) This section applies if an audio visual link is used at a mental health facility to enable a medical practitioner or accredited person to carry out an examination or observation of a person under the Act, section 19 or 27A.

(2) The medical superintendent of the mental health facility must take reasonable steps to ensure—

(a) any interference with the dignity and privacy of persons being examined or observed is kept to the minimum necessary in the circumstances, and

(b) there are private areas available in the mental health facility for examinations or observations to be conducted using an audio visual link.

(3) The medical practitioner or accredited person must take reasonable steps to ensure—

(a) any interference with the dignity and privacy of the person being examined or observed is kept to the minimum necessary in the circumstances, and

(b) the examination or observation is conducted in a private area of the mental health facility.