Singapore legislation

Clause 2

of Mental Disorders and Treatment (Amendment) Bill

Clause 2

Amendment of section 2

Section 2 of the Mental Disorders and Treatment Act (hereinafter in this Act referred to as “the principal Act”) is hereby amended —

(a)

by deleting the definition of “patient” appearing therein and substituting therefor the following: —“ “patient” means any person who has been detained or is receiving treatment in a mental hospital;“psychiatrist” means any medical officer who has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorder and holds any degree, diploma or licence granted by any university, corporation, college or other body approved by the Director of Medical Services;”;

(b)

by deleting the definition of “reception order” appearing therein;

(c)

by deleting the full-stop appearing at the end thereof and substituting therefor a semi-colon; and

(d)

by inserting immediately after the definition of “Schedule” appearing therein the following new definition: —“ “treatment” includes observation, inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and rehabilitation.”.