9. Mentally disordered person may be referred to psychiatric institution

Terms defined in s 2

• designated medical practitioner

  designated medical practitioner

  Defined · s 2

  “designated medical practitioner”, in relation to any psychiatric institution, means a medical practitioner who is working in the psychiatric institution and who is designated by name or office in writing by the Director or such public officer as the Director may appoint, for the purposes of this Act;

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• medical practitioner

  medical practitioner

  Defined · s 2

  “medical practitioner” means any person who is registered as a medical practitioner under the Medical Registration Act 1997;

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• psychiatric institution

  psychiatric institution

  Defined · s 2

  “psychiatric institution” means a psychiatric institution designated by the Minister under section 3;

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• treatment

  treatment

  Defined · s 2

  “treatment” includes observation, inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and rehabilitation.

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