Clause 16
Removal of patient from one psychiatric institution to another
of Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Bill
BillNot in forceProvision 16 of 36
Clause 16
(1)
The Director or such public officer as he may appoint, may by order in accordance with Form 6 in the First Schedule order the removal of any patient from any psychiatric institution in Singapore to any other psychiatric institution in Singapore.
(2)
An order under subsection (1) shall be sufficient authority for the removal of the patient and also for his reception into the psychiatric institution to which he is ordered to be removed.