Australian Capital Territory Current Acts Australian Capital Territory Current Acts(1) The assessment under section 160 of a young detainee's physical health needs and risks must be made by a treating doctor or a nurse.
(2) The assessment under section 160 of a young detainee's mental health needs and risks may be made by a treating doctor, a nurse or another suitable health practitioner.
Note The Mental Health Act 2015
also includes provision for assessment orders, and emergency detention and care, under that Act.
(3) An assessment under section 160 made by a health practitioner other than a treating doctor must be reviewed by a treating doctor.
(4) A treating doctor who makes an assessment or reviews an assessment made under section 160 must give a report of the assessment to the director-general.