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PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 2005 - SECT 197
Designated medical officer may make care and treatment order for child
197 Designated medical officer may make care and treatment order for child
(1) This section applies if a designated medical officer becomes aware, or
reasonably suspects, that a child at a health service facility— (a) has been
harmed or is at risk of harm; and
(b) is likely to leave or be taken from the
facility and suffer harm if the designated medical officer does not take
immediate action.
(2) The designated medical officer may order that the child
be held at the facility (a
"care and treatment order" ).
(3) The designated medical officer must
immediately make a written record of the care and treatment order that
includes the following— (a) details of the child’s condition;
(b) the
reasons for the order;
(c) the name of the facility where the child is held;
(d) the time that is 48 hours from the time the order is made.
(4) The
designated medical officer must explain to the child in general terms the
purpose and effect of the order. Note— See also section 460 (5) (Compliance
with provisions about explaining and giving documents).
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